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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,977.72, 143,994.25 and 29,427.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,977.72, 143,994.25 and 29,427.67 is: 44,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,977.72 : 143,994.25 = 29,427.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,977.72/143,994.25 = 29,427.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,977.72x = 143,994.25 × 29,427.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,977.72x = 4,237,415,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,415,270.90/95,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,149.99

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