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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,358.23, 132,958.48 and 60,522.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,358.23, 132,958.48 and 60,522.71 is: 83,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,358.23 : 132,958.48 = 60,522.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,358.23/132,958.48 = 60,522.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,358.23x = 132,958.48 × 60,522.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,358.23x = 8,047,007,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047,007,527.08/96,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,511.37

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