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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,973.26, 200,152.82 and 96,643.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,973.26, 200,152.82 and 96,643.26 is: 133,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,973.26 : 200,152.82 = 96,643.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,973.26/200,152.82 = 96,643.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,973.26x = 200,152.82 × 96,643.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,973.26x = 19,343,421,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,421,264.60/144,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,427.51

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