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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,335.54, 132,948.21 and 53,891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,335.54, 132,948.21 and 53,891.54 is: 74,373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,335.54 : 132,948.21 = 53,891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,335.54/132,948.21 = 53,891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,335.54x = 132,948.21 × 53,891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,335.54x = 7,164,783,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164,783,777.14/96,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,373.21

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