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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,369.28, 132,991.18 and 52,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,369.28, 132,991.18 and 52,761.10 is: 72,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,369.28 : 132,991.18 = 52,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,369.28/132,991.18 = 52,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,369.28x = 132,991.18 × 52,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,369.28x = 7,016,760,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,760,947.10/96,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,811.18

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