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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,027.67, 144,078.81 and 39,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,027.67, 144,078.81 and 39,853.72 is: 59,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,027.67 : 144,078.81 = 39,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,027.67/144,078.81 = 39,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,027.67x = 144,078.81 × 39,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,027.67x = 5,742,076,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742,076,551.67/96,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,796.06

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