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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,214.59, 132,764.63 and 53,188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,214.59, 132,764.63 and 53,188.29 is: 73,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,214.59 : 132,764.63 = 53,188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,214.59/132,764.63 = 53,188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,214.59x = 132,764.63 × 53,188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,214.59x = 7,061,523,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061,523,376.24/96,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,393.48

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