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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,385.07, 132,995.57 and 60,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,385.07, 132,995.57 and 60,549.71 is: 83,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,385.07 : 132,995.57 = 60,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,385.07/132,995.57 = 60,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,385.07x = 132,995.57 × 60,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,385.07x = 8,052,842,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052,842,681.18/96,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,548.66

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