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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,214.34, 132,689.81 and 60,407.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,214.34, 132,689.81 and 60,407.69 is: 83,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,214.34 : 132,689.81 = 60,407.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,214.34/132,689.81 = 60,407.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,214.34x = 132,689.81 × 60,407.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,214.34x = 8,015,484,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,484,908.64/96,214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,308.63

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