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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,607.31, 133,292.86 and 55,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,607.31, 133,292.86 and 55,761.44 is: 76,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,607.31 : 133,292.86 = 55,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,607.31/133,292.86 = 55,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,607.31x = 133,292.86 × 55,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,607.31x = 7,432,601,009.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,601,009.45/96,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,936.22

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