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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,221.97, 144,296.06 and 33,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,221.97, 144,296.06 and 33,030.32 is: 49,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,221.97 : 144,296.06 = 33,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,221.97/144,296.06 = 33,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,221.97x = 144,296.06 × 33,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,221.97x = 4,766,144,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,144,149.91/96,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,532.81

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