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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,250.91, 132,826.55 and 53,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,250.91, 132,826.55 and 53,809.44 is: 74,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,250.91 : 132,826.55 = 53,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,250.91/132,826.55 = 53,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,250.91x = 132,826.55 × 53,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,250.91x = 7,147,322,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,147,322,272.63/96,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,257.19

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