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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,327.39, 132,926.45 and 53,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,327.39, 132,926.45 and 53,877.72 is: 74,348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,327.39 : 132,926.45 = 53,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,327.39/132,926.45 = 53,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,327.39x = 132,926.45 × 53,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,327.39x = 7,161,774,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,774,053.69/96,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,348.26

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