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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,094.28, 223,745.10 and 96,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,094.28, 223,745.10 and 96,373 is: 144,626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,094.28 : 223,745.10 = 96,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,094.28/223,745.10 = 96,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,094.28x = 223,745.10 × 96,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,094.28x = 21,562,986,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,986,522.30/149,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,626.52

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