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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,049.88, 144,086.32 and 29,481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,049.88, 144,086.32 and 29,481.29 is: 44,225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,049.88 : 144,086.32 = 29,481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,049.88/144,086.32 = 29,481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,049.88x = 144,086.32 × 29,481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,049.88x = 4,247,849,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,849,790.82/96,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.46

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