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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,259.70, 144,130.35 and 96,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,259.70, 144,130.35 and 96,259.70 is: 144,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,259.70 : 144,130.35 = 96,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,259.70/144,130.35 = 96,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,259.70x = 144,130.35 × 96,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,259.70x = 13,873,944,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873,944,251.90/96,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,130.35

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