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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,150.89, 132,661.20 and 55,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,150.89, 132,661.20 and 55,312.88 is: 76,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,150.89 : 132,661.20 = 55,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,150.89/132,661.20 = 55,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,150.89x = 132,661.20 × 55,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,150.89x = 7,337,872,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,337,872,372.95/96,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,316.22

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