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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,376.76, 132,997.83 and 53,353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,376.76, 132,997.83 and 53,353.76 is: 73,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,376.76 : 132,997.83 = 53,353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,376.76/132,997.83 = 53,353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,376.76x = 132,997.83 × 53,353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,376.76x = 7,095,934,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,934,302.34/96,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,627.03

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