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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,003.70, 144,005.55 and 66,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,003.70, 144,005.55 and 66,479.20 is: 99,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,003.70 : 144,005.55 = 66,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,003.70/144,005.55 = 66,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,003.70x = 144,005.55 × 66,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,003.70x = 9,573,373,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573,373,759.56/96,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,718.80

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