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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,344.69, 132,955.83 and 53,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,344.69, 132,955.83 and 53,903.25 is: 74,386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,344.69 : 132,955.83 = 53,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,344.69/132,955.83 = 53,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,344.69x = 132,955.83 × 53,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,344.69x = 7,166,751,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,751,343.45/96,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,386.58

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