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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,166.18, 144,265.74 and 29,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,166.18, 144,265.74 and 29,605 is: 44,412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,166.18 : 144,265.74 = 29,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,166.18/144,265.74 = 29,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,166.18x = 144,265.74 × 29,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,166.18x = 4,270,987,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,987,232.70/96,166.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,412.57

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