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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,275.19, 144,367.22 and 56,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,275.19, 144,367.22 and 56,305.74 is: 84,431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,275.19 : 144,367.22 = 56,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,275.19/144,367.22 = 56,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,275.19x = 144,367.22 × 56,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,275.19x = 8,128,703,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128,703,835.98/96,275.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,431.97

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