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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,254.19, 132,826.95 and 53,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,254.19, 132,826.95 and 53,230.89 is: 73,456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,254.19 : 132,826.95 = 53,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,254.19/132,826.95 = 53,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,254.19x = 132,826.95 × 53,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,254.19x = 7,070,496,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,070,496,764.49/96,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,456.51

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