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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,370.24, 201,988.08 and 96,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,370.24, 201,988.08 and 96,066 is: 132,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,370.24 : 201,988.08 = 96,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,370.24/201,988.08 = 96,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,370.24x = 201,988.08 × 96,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,370.24x = 19,404,186,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,186,893.28/146,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,569.21

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