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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,636.98, 133,358.91 and 54,195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,636.98, 133,358.91 and 54,195.14 is: 74,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,636.98 : 133,358.91 = 54,195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,636.98/133,358.91 = 54,195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,636.98x = 133,358.91 × 54,195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,636.98x = 7,227,404,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,404,927.86/96,636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,789.22

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