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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,154.56, 132,692.97 and 53,132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,154.56, 132,692.97 and 53,132.86 is: 73,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,154.56 : 132,692.97 = 53,132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,154.56/132,692.97 = 53,132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,154.56x = 132,692.97 × 53,132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,154.56x = 7,050,356,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,356,201.70/96,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,323.16

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