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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.40, 143,960.70 and 62,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.40, 143,960.70 and 62,767.40 is: 94,094.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.40 : 143,960.70 = 62,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.40/143,960.70 = 62,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.40x = 143,960.70 × 62,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.40x = 9,036,038,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,038,841.18/96,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,094.63

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