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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,167.72, 132,711.82 and 53,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,167.72, 132,711.82 and 53,726.96 is: 74,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,167.72 : 132,711.82 = 53,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,167.72/132,711.82 = 53,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,167.72x = 132,711.82 × 53,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,167.72x = 7,130,202,842.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,130,202,842.13/96,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,143.41

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