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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,997.16, 133,813.68 and 59,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,997.16, 133,813.68 and 59,249 is: 81,737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,997.16 : 133,813.68 = 59,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,997.16/133,813.68 = 59,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,997.16x = 133,813.68 × 59,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,997.16x = 7,928,326,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,326,726.32/96,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,737.72

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