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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,451.31, 133,016.07 and 62,424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,451.31, 133,016.07 and 62,424.33 is: 86,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,451.31 : 133,016.07 = 62,424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,451.31/133,016.07 = 62,424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,451.31x = 133,016.07 × 62,424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,451.31x = 8,303,438,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303,438,877.79/96,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,089.43

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