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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,211.98, 144,331.56 and 29,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,211.98, 144,331.56 and 29,657.52 is: 44,490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,211.98 : 144,331.56 = 29,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,211.98/144,331.56 = 29,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,211.98x = 144,331.56 × 29,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,211.98x = 4,280,516,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,516,127.33/96,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,490.47

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