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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,041.73, 144,084 and 29,487.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,041.73, 144,084 and 29,487.66 is: 44,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,041.73 : 144,084 = 29,487.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,041.73/144,084 = 29,487.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,041.73x = 144,084 × 29,487.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,041.73x = 4,248,700,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,700,003.44/96,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,238.06

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