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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,486.52, 174,473.67 and 96,266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,486.52, 174,473.67 and 96,266.85 is: 144,188.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,486.52 : 174,473.67 = 96,266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,486.52/174,473.67 = 96,266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,486.52x = 174,473.67 × 96,266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,486.52x = 16,796,030,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,796,030,985.43/116,486.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,188.62

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