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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,150.87, 144,277.94 and 40,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,150.87, 144,277.94 and 40,029.72 is: 60,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,150.87 : 144,277.94 = 40,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,150.87/144,277.94 = 40,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,150.87x = 144,277.94 × 40,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,150.87x = 5,775,404,818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775,404,818.99/96,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,066.07

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