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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,223.76, 144,320.47 and 32,181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,223.76, 144,320.47 and 32,181.41 is: 48,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,223.76 : 144,320.47 = 32,181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,223.76/144,320.47 = 32,181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,223.76x = 144,320.47 × 32,181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,223.76x = 4,644,436,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,436,723.09/96,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,267.05

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