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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,344.61, 132,955.92 and 53,903.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,344.61, 132,955.92 and 53,903.13 is: 74,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,344.61 : 132,955.92 = 53,903.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,344.61/132,955.92 = 53,903.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,344.61x = 132,955.92 × 53,903.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,344.61x = 7,166,740,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,740,240.03/96,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,386.52

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