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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,150.28, 132,686.82 and 53,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,150.28, 132,686.82 and 53,708.68 is: 74,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,150.28 : 132,686.82 = 53,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,150.28/132,686.82 = 53,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,150.28x = 132,686.82 × 53,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,150.28x = 7,126,433,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,433,955.60/96,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,117.66

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