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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,375.03, 132,997.82 and 53,930.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,375.03, 132,997.82 and 53,930.31 is: 74,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,375.03 : 132,997.82 = 53,930.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,375.03/132,997.82 = 53,930.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,375.03x = 132,997.82 × 53,930.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,375.03x = 7,172,613,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,613,392.27/96,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,423.98

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