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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,220.89, 132,778.80 and 53,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,220.89, 132,778.80 and 53,199.27 is: 73,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,220.89 : 132,778.80 = 53,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,220.89/132,778.80 = 53,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,220.89x = 132,778.80 × 53,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,220.89x = 7,063,735,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,735,231.48/96,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,411.66

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