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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,012.36, 143,995.32 and 42,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,012.36, 143,995.32 and 42,674.94 is: 64,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,012.36 : 143,995.32 = 42,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,012.36/143,995.32 = 42,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,012.36x = 143,995.32 × 42,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,012.36x = 6,144,991,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,144,991,641.28/96,012.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,002.09

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