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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,193.98, 132,744.98 and 53,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,193.98, 132,744.98 and 53,752.51 is: 74,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,193.98 : 132,744.98 = 53,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,193.98/132,744.98 = 53,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,193.98x = 132,744.98 × 53,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,193.98x = 7,135,375,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,375,862.85/96,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,176.95

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