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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,284.67, 132,870.35 and 53,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,284.67, 132,870.35 and 53,263.04 is: 73,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,284.67 : 132,870.35 = 53,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,284.67/132,870.35 = 53,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,284.67x = 132,870.35 × 53,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,284.67x = 7,077,078,766.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,078,766.86/96,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,501.62

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