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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,562.36, 133,260.57 and 60,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,562.36, 133,260.57 and 60,285.28 is: 83,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,562.36 : 133,260.57 = 60,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,562.36/133,260.57 = 60,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,562.36x = 133,260.57 × 60,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,562.36x = 8,033,650,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033,650,775.41/96,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,196.50

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