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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,498.65, 133,168.11 and 52,890.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,498.65, 133,168.11 and 52,890.95 is: 72,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,498.65 : 133,168.11 = 52,890.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,498.65/133,168.11 = 52,890.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,498.65x = 133,168.11 × 52,890.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,498.65x = 7,043,387,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,043,387,847.60/96,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,989.50

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