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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,213.34, 132,688.43 and 60,406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,213.34, 132,688.43 and 60,406.69 is: 83,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,213.34 : 132,688.43 = 60,406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,213.34/132,688.43 = 60,406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,213.34x = 132,688.43 × 60,406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,213.34x = 8,015,268,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,268,857.60/96,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,307.25

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