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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,827.28, 133,607.52 and 54,383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,827.28, 133,607.52 and 54,383.28 is: 75,040.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,827.28 : 133,607.52 = 54,383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,827.28/133,607.52 = 54,383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,827.28x = 133,607.52 × 54,383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,827.28x = 7,266,015,170.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,015,170.27/96,827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,040.99

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