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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,266.93, 132,847.93 and 53,825.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,266.93, 132,847.93 and 53,825.46 is: 74,278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,266.93 : 132,847.93 = 53,825.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,266.93/132,847.93 = 53,825.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,266.93x = 132,847.93 × 53,825.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,266.93x = 7,150,601,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,601,274.42/96,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,278.90

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