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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,711.92, 133,462.54 and 54,270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,711.92, 133,462.54 and 54,270.46 is: 74,893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,711.92 : 133,462.54 = 54,270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,711.92/133,462.54 = 54,270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,711.92x = 133,462.54 × 54,270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,711.92x = 7,243,072,617.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,072,617.24/96,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,893.27

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