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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,270.61, 144,476.87 and 45,669.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,270.61, 144,476.87 and 45,669.79 is: 68,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,270.61 : 144,476.87 = 45,669.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,270.61/144,476.87 = 45,669.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,270.61x = 144,476.87 × 45,669.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,270.61x = 6,598,228,312.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,228,312.76/96,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,538.35

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