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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,298.93, 144,167.32 and 56,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,298.93, 144,167.32 and 56,195.02 is: 84,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,298.93 : 144,167.32 = 56,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,298.93/144,167.32 = 56,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,298.93x = 144,167.32 × 56,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,298.93x = 8,101,485,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,485,430.75/96,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,128.51

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