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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,268.38, 144,315.09 and 43,649.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,268.38, 144,315.09 and 43,649.16 is: 65,434.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,268.38 : 144,315.09 = 43,649.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,268.38/144,315.09 = 43,649.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,268.38x = 144,315.09 × 43,649.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,268.38x = 6,299,232,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,232,453.82/96,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,434.08

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