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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,263.73, 144,382.23 and 29,706.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,263.73, 144,382.23 and 29,706.03 is: 44,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,263.73 : 144,382.23 = 29,706.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,263.73/144,382.23 = 29,706.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,263.73x = 144,382.23 × 29,706.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,263.73x = 4,289,022,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,022,855.85/96,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.92

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