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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,317.84, 132,909.54 and 65,209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,317.84, 132,909.54 and 65,209.79 is: 89,983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,317.84 : 132,909.54 = 65,209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,317.84/132,909.54 = 65,209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,317.84x = 132,909.54 × 65,209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,317.84x = 8,667,003,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,667,003,435.36/96,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,983.36

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