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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,159.22, 144,252.48 and 29,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,159.22, 144,252.48 and 29,604.88 is: 44,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,159.22 : 144,252.48 = 29,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,159.22/144,252.48 = 29,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,159.22x = 144,252.48 × 29,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,159.22x = 4,270,577,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,577,360.10/96,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,411.52

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