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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,261.08, 144,357.06 and 37,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,261.08, 144,357.06 and 37,067 is: 55,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,261.08 : 144,357.06 = 37,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,261.08/144,357.06 = 37,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,261.08x = 144,357.06 × 37,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,261.08x = 5,350,883,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,883,143.02/96,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,587.19

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