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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,150.97, 132,676.41 and 53,717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,150.97, 132,676.41 and 53,717.50 is: 74,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,150.97 : 132,676.41 = 53,717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,150.97/132,676.41 = 53,717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,150.97x = 132,676.41 × 53,717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,150.97x = 7,127,045,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,045,054.18/96,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,123.49

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