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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,187.75, 144,310.82 and 68,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,187.75, 144,310.82 and 68,162.01 is: 102,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,187.75 : 144,310.82 = 68,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,187.75/144,310.82 = 68,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,187.75x = 144,310.82 × 68,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,187.75x = 9,836,514,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,836,514,673.97/96,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,263.69

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