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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,193.58, 144,292.86 and 45,580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,193.58, 144,292.86 and 45,580.79 is: 68,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,193.58 : 144,292.86 = 45,580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,193.58/144,292.86 = 45,580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,193.58x = 144,292.86 × 45,580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,193.58x = 6,576,982,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,576,982,910.89/96,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,372.37

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