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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,994.72, 133,805.28 and 59,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,994.72, 133,805.28 and 59,203.36 is: 81,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,994.72 : 133,805.28 = 59,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,994.72/133,805.28 = 59,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,994.72x = 133,805.28 × 59,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,994.72x = 7,921,722,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,722,161.74/96,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,671.68

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