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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,397.66, 133,009.87 and 60,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,397.66, 133,009.87 and 60,566.92 is: 83,570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,397.66 : 133,009.87 = 60,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,397.66/133,009.87 = 60,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,397.66x = 133,009.87 × 60,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,397.66x = 8,055,998,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,998,155.50/96,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,570.47

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