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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,265.02, 144,362.97 and 37,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,265.02, 144,362.97 and 37,070.94 is: 55,593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,265.02 : 144,362.97 = 37,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,265.02/144,362.97 = 37,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,265.02x = 144,362.97 × 37,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,265.02x = 5,351,670,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,670,999.09/96,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,593.10

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