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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,160.85, 144,273.39 and 60,581.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,160.85, 144,273.39 and 60,581.09 is: 90,891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,160.85 : 144,273.39 = 60,581.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,160.85/144,273.39 = 60,581.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,160.85x = 144,273.39 × 60,581.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,160.85x = 8,740,239,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,740,239,357.70/96,160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,891.87

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