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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,379.92, 133,131.36 and 73,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,379.92, 133,131.36 and 73,995.48 is: 102,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,379.92 : 133,131.36 = 73,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,379.92/133,131.36 = 73,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,379.92x = 133,131.36 × 73,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,379.92x = 9,851,118,886.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,851,118,886.25/96,379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,211.32

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