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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,259.68, 144,336.67 and 29,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,259.68, 144,336.67 and 29,681.33 is: 44,505.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,259.68 : 144,336.67 = 29,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,259.68/144,336.67 = 29,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,259.68x = 144,336.67 × 29,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,259.68x = 4,284,103,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,103,537.48/96,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,505.69

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