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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,293.70, 132,886.22 and 53,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,293.70, 132,886.22 and 53,852.33 is: 74,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,293.70 : 132,886.22 = 53,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,293.70/132,886.22 = 53,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,293.70x = 132,886.22 × 53,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,293.70x = 7,156,231,638.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,231,638.20/96,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,316.72

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