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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,481.29, 133,142.63 and 54,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,481.29, 133,142.63 and 54,039.69 is: 74,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,481.29 : 133,142.63 = 54,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,481.29/133,142.63 = 54,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,481.29x = 133,142.63 × 54,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,481.29x = 7,194,986,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,986,180.79/96,481.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,573.90

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