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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,284.58, 132,924.96 and 58,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,284.58, 132,924.96 and 58,050.96 is: 80,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,284.58 : 132,924.96 = 58,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,284.58/132,924.96 = 58,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,284.58x = 132,924.96 × 58,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,284.58x = 7,716,421,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,421,535.96/96,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,141.82

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