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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,265.96, 132,846.66 and 53,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,265.96, 132,846.66 and 53,824.36 is: 74,277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,265.96 : 132,846.66 = 53,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,265.96/132,846.66 = 53,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,265.96x = 132,846.66 × 53,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,265.96x = 7,150,386,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,386,452.64/96,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,277.41

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