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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,181.92, 144,335.52 and 43,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,181.92, 144,335.52 and 43,596 is: 65,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,181.92 : 144,335.52 = 43,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,181.92/144,335.52 = 43,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,181.92x = 144,335.52 × 43,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,181.92x = 6,292,451,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292,451,329.92/96,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,422.39

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