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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,240.48, 132,806.48 and 53,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,240.48, 132,806.48 and 53,217.48 is: 73,437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,240.48 : 132,806.48 = 53,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,240.48/132,806.48 = 53,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,240.48x = 132,806.48 × 53,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,240.48x = 7,067,625,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,067,625,927.18/96,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,437.14

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