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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,619.31, 133,309.40 and 55,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,619.31, 133,309.40 and 55,773.44 is: 76,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,619.31 : 133,309.40 = 55,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,619.31/133,309.40 = 55,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,619.31x = 133,309.40 × 55,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,619.31x = 7,435,122,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435,122,876.92/96,619.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,952.77

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