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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,035.40, 143,858.70 and 66,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,035.40, 143,858.70 and 66,486.60 is: 99,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,035.40 : 143,858.70 = 66,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,035.40/143,858.70 = 66,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,035.40x = 143,858.70 × 66,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,035.40x = 9,564,675,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564,675,843.42/96,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,595.31

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