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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,338.08, 132,960.72 and 58,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,338.08, 132,960.72 and 58,605.04 is: 80,883.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,338.08 : 132,960.72 = 58,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,338.08/132,960.72 = 58,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,338.08x = 132,960.72 × 58,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,338.08x = 7,792,168,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,792,168,314.03/96,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,883.57

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