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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104,955.80, 157,433.70 and 96,098.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104,955.80, 157,433.70 and 96,098.45 is: 144,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104,955.80 : 157,433.70 = 96,098.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104,955.80/157,433.70 = 96,098.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104,955.80x = 157,433.70 × 96,098.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104,955.80x = 15,129,134,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,134,547.77/104,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,147.68

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