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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,360.44, 132,977.57 and 53,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,360.44, 132,977.57 and 53,919 is: 74,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,360.44 : 132,977.57 = 53,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,360.44/132,977.57 = 53,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,360.44x = 132,977.57 × 53,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,360.44x = 7,170,017,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,017,327.24/96,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,408.31

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