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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,193.78, 132,744.87 and 53,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,193.78, 132,744.87 and 53,752.66 is: 74,177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,193.78 : 132,744.87 = 53,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,193.78/132,744.87 = 53,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,193.78x = 132,744.87 × 53,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,193.78x = 7,135,389,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,389,863.85/96,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,177.25

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