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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,359.49, 132,976.27 and 53,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,359.49, 132,976.27 and 53,341.97 is: 73,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,359.49 : 132,976.27 = 53,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,359.49/132,976.27 = 53,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,359.49x = 132,976.27 × 53,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,359.49x = 7,093,215,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,215,938.34/96,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,612.02

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