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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,009.46, 143,876.94 and 70,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,009.46, 143,876.94 and 70,508.96 is: 105,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,009.46 : 143,876.94 = 70,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,009.46/143,876.94 = 70,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,009.46x = 143,876.94 × 70,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,009.46x = 10,144,613,407.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,144,613,407.38/96,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,662.64

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