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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,184.95, 144,270.59 and 29,618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,184.95, 144,270.59 and 29,618.14 is: 44,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,184.95 : 144,270.59 = 29,618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,184.95/144,270.59 = 29,618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,184.95x = 144,270.59 × 29,618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,184.95x = 4,273,026,294.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273,026,294.24/96,184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,425.10

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