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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,717.76, 133,470.58 and 54,276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,717.76, 133,470.58 and 54,276.29 is: 74,901.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,717.76 : 133,470.58 = 54,276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,717.76/133,470.58 = 54,276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,717.76x = 133,470.58 × 54,276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,717.76x = 7,244,287,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244,287,103.50/96,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,901.31

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