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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,672.42, 133,409.97 and 54,233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,672.42, 133,409.97 and 54,233.82 is: 74,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,672.42 : 133,409.97 = 54,233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,672.42/133,409.97 = 54,233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,672.42x = 133,409.97 × 54,233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,672.42x = 7,235,332,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235,332,299.19/96,672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,843.81

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