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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,182.73, 144,289.89 and 29,621.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,182.73, 144,289.89 and 29,621.43 is: 44,437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,182.73 : 144,289.89 = 29,621.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,182.73/144,289.89 = 29,621.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,182.73x = 144,289.89 × 29,621.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,182.73x = 4,274,072,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,072,876.34/96,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,437.01

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