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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,182.12, 144,273.90 and 29,622.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,182.12, 144,273.90 and 29,622.80 is: 44,434.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,182.12 : 144,273.90 = 29,622.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,182.12/144,273.90 = 29,622.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,182.12x = 144,273.90 × 29,622.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,182.12x = 4,273,796,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,796,884.92/96,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,434.42

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