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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,169.59, 132,721.83 and 53,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,169.59, 132,721.83 and 53,152.92 is: 73,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,169.59 : 132,721.83 = 53,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,169.59/132,721.83 = 53,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,169.59x = 132,721.83 × 53,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,169.59x = 7,054,552,812.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054,552,812.24/96,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,355.34

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