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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,649.22, 133,377.22 and 72,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,649.22, 133,377.22 and 72,407.14 is: 99,922.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,649.22 : 133,377.22 = 72,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,649.22/133,377.22 = 72,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,649.22x = 133,377.22 × 72,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,649.22x = 9,657,463,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,657,463,041.35/96,649.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,922.82

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