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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,159.27, 132,685.74 and 60,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,159.27, 132,685.74 and 60,360.81 is: 83,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,159.27 : 132,685.74 = 60,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,159.27/132,685.74 = 60,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,159.27x = 132,685.74 × 60,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,159.27x = 8,009,018,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,018,741.85/96,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,289.10

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