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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,680.93, 133,484.72 and 73,979.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,680.93, 133,484.72 and 73,979.37 is: 102,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,680.93 : 133,484.72 = 73,979.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,680.93/133,484.72 = 73,979.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,680.93x = 133,484.72 × 73,979.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,680.93x = 9,875,115,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875,115,120.33/96,680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,141.30

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