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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,496.29, 133,229.88 and 60,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,496.29, 133,229.88 and 60,252.93 is: 83,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,496.29 : 133,229.88 = 60,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,496.29/133,229.88 = 60,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,496.29x = 133,229.88 × 60,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,496.29x = 8,027,490,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027,490,633.55/96,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,189.63

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