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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,995.16, 133,810.92 and 59,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,995.16, 133,810.92 and 59,247 is: 81,734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,995.16 : 133,810.92 = 59,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,995.16/133,810.92 = 59,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,995.16x = 133,810.92 × 59,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,995.16x = 7,927,895,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927,895,577.24/96,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,734.96

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