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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,423.85, 133,049.07 and 60,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,423.85, 133,049.07 and 60,588.48 is: 83,602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,423.85 : 133,049.07 = 60,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,423.85/133,049.07 = 60,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,423.85x = 133,049.07 × 60,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,423.85x = 8,061,240,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061,240,916.71/96,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,602.15

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