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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,338.17, 132,947.63 and 58,099.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,338.17, 132,947.63 and 58,099.69 is: 80,178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,338.17 : 132,947.63 = 58,099.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,338.17/132,947.63 = 58,099.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,338.17x = 132,947.63 × 58,099.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,338.17x = 7,724,216,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724,216,089.23/96,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,178.15

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