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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,316.76, 133,044.14 and 73,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,316.76, 133,044.14 and 73,932.37 is: 102,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,316.76 : 133,044.14 = 73,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,316.76/133,044.14 = 73,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,316.76x = 133,044.14 × 73,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,316.76x = 9,836,268,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,268,584.81/96,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,124.16

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