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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,241.69, 144,326.58 and 33,043.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,241.69, 144,326.58 and 33,043.87 is: 49,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,241.69 : 144,326.58 = 33,043.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,241.69/144,326.58 = 33,043.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,241.69x = 144,326.58 × 33,043.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,241.69x = 4,769,108,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,108,747.06/96,241.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,553.46

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