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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,278.46, 132,904.71 and 58,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,278.46, 132,904.71 and 58,565.82 is: 80,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,278.46 : 132,904.71 = 58,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,278.46/132,904.71 = 58,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,278.46x = 132,904.71 × 58,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,278.46x = 7,783,673,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,783,673,323.01/96,278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,845.43

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