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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,031.80, 144,047.70 and 62,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,031.80, 144,047.70 and 62,789.40 is: 94,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,031.80 : 144,047.70 = 62,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,031.80/144,047.70 = 62,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,031.80x = 144,047.70 × 62,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,031.80x = 9,044,668,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044,668,654.38/96,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,184.10

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