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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,313.98, 144,444.69 and 28,830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,313.98, 144,444.69 and 28,830.18 is: 43,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,313.98 : 144,444.69 = 28,830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,313.98/144,444.69 = 28,830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,313.98x = 144,444.69 × 28,830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,313.98x = 4,164,366,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,366,412.74/96,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,237.40

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