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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,170.76, 132,737.94 and 53,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,170.76, 132,737.94 and 53,745.48 is: 74,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,170.76 : 132,737.94 = 53,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,170.76/132,737.94 = 53,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,170.76x = 132,737.94 × 53,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,170.76x = 7,134,064,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,064,299.51/96,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,181.22

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