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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,356.13, 132,955.60 and 60,520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,356.13, 132,955.60 and 60,520.62 is: 83,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,356.13 : 132,955.60 = 60,520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,356.13/132,955.60 = 60,520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,356.13x = 132,955.60 × 60,520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,356.13x = 8,046,554,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046,554,815.51/96,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,508.49

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