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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,237.91, 132,807.40 and 53,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,237.91, 132,807.40 and 53,219.28 is: 73,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,237.91 : 132,807.40 = 53,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,237.91/132,807.40 = 53,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,237.91x = 132,807.40 × 53,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,237.91x = 7,067,913,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,913,824.61/96,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,442.10

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