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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,183.63, 144,277.88 and 45,570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,183.63, 144,277.88 and 45,570.78 is: 68,357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,183.63 : 144,277.88 = 45,570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,183.63/144,277.88 = 45,570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,183.63x = 144,277.88 × 45,570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,183.63x = 6,574,855,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,855,300.49/96,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,357.32

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