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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,899.69, 133,683.62 and 71,467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,899.69, 133,683.62 and 71,467.11 is: 98,596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,899.69 : 133,683.62 = 71,467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,899.69/133,683.62 = 71,467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,899.69x = 133,683.62 × 71,467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,899.69x = 9,553,981,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,553,981,618.40/96,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,596.61

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