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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,362.93, 132,955.62 and 55,517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,362.93, 132,955.62 and 55,517.06 is: 76,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,362.93 : 132,955.62 = 55,517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,362.93/132,955.62 = 55,517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,362.93x = 132,955.62 × 55,517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,362.93x = 7,381,305,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,305,132.88/96,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,599.01

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