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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,010.55, 143,954.15 and 39,889.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,010.55, 143,954.15 and 39,889.43 is: 59,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,010.55 : 143,954.15 = 39,889.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,010.55/143,954.15 = 39,889.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,010.55x = 143,954.15 × 39,889.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,010.55x = 5,742,248,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,248,269.86/96,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,808.52

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