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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,294.60, 132,886.09 and 53,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,294.60, 132,886.09 and 53,853.30 is: 74,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,294.60 : 132,886.09 = 53,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,294.60/132,886.09 = 53,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,294.60x = 132,886.09 × 53,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,294.60x = 7,156,354,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,354,470.60/96,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,317.30

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