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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,625.53, 133,317.90 and 55,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,625.53, 133,317.90 and 55,779.66 is: 76,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,625.53 : 133,317.90 = 55,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,625.53/133,317.90 = 55,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,625.53x = 133,317.90 × 55,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,625.53x = 7,436,427,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,427,133.91/96,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,961.31

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