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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,155.83, 144,265.79 and 60,576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,155.83, 144,265.79 and 60,576.08 is: 90,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,155.83 : 144,265.79 = 60,576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,155.83/144,265.79 = 60,576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,155.83x = 144,265.79 × 60,576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,155.83x = 8,739,055,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739,055,466.41/96,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,884.30

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