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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,858.07, 133,666.61 and 53,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,858.07, 133,666.61 and 53,250.09 is: 73,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,858.07 : 133,666.61 = 53,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,858.07/133,666.61 = 53,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,858.07x = 133,666.61 × 53,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,858.07x = 7,117,759,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117,759,012.49/96,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,486.48

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