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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,444.42, 132,969.94 and 66,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,444.42, 132,969.94 and 66,177.21 is: 91,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,444.42 : 132,969.94 = 66,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,444.42/132,969.94 = 66,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,444.42x = 132,969.94 × 66,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,444.42x = 8,799,579,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,579,643.07/96,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,239.90

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