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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,385.62, 133,008.57 and 53,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,385.62, 133,008.57 and 53,364.26 is: 73,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,385.62 : 133,008.57 = 53,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,385.62/133,008.57 = 53,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,385.62x = 133,008.57 × 53,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,385.62x = 7,097,903,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,903,911.71/96,385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,640.69

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