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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,083.73, 144,151.52 and 86,830.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,083.73, 144,151.52 and 86,830.29 is: 130,268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,083.73 : 144,151.52 = 86,830.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,083.73/144,151.52 = 86,830.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,083.73x = 144,151.52 × 86,830.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,083.73x = 12,516,717,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,516,717,851.39/96,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,268.86

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