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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,033.40, 143,963.70 and 62,769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,033.40, 143,963.70 and 62,769.40 is: 94,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,033.40 : 143,963.70 = 62,769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,033.40/143,963.70 = 62,769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,033.40x = 143,963.70 × 62,769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,033.40x = 9,036,515,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,515,070.78/96,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,097.63

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