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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,270.93, 144,344.89 and 46,251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,270.93, 144,344.89 and 46,251.51 is: 69,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,270.93 : 144,344.89 = 46,251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,270.93/144,344.89 = 46,251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,270.93x = 144,344.89 × 46,251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,270.93x = 6,676,169,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,169,181.10/96,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,347.71

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