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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,033.60, 144,050.40 and 72,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,033.60, 144,050.40 and 72,705.60 is: 109,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,033.60 : 144,050.40 = 72,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,033.60/144,050.40 = 72,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,033.60x = 144,050.40 × 72,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,033.60x = 10,473,270,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473,270,762.24/96,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,058.40

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