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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,252.92, 197,749.64 and 96,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,252.92, 197,749.64 and 96,695.88 is: 133,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,252.92 : 197,749.64 = 96,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,252.92/197,749.64 = 96,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,252.92x = 197,749.64 × 96,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,252.92x = 19,121,575,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121,575,459.48/143,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,481.23

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