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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,272.73, 144,347.55 and 46,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,272.73, 144,347.55 and 46,253.28 is: 69,350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,272.73 : 144,347.55 = 46,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,272.73/144,347.55 = 46,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,272.73x = 144,347.55 × 46,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,272.73x = 6,676,547,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,547,647.46/96,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,350.35

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