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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,317.73, 144,505.22 and 46,383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,317.73, 144,505.22 and 46,383.39 is: 69,588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,317.73 : 144,505.22 = 46,383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,317.73/144,505.22 = 46,383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,317.73x = 144,505.22 × 46,383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,317.73x = 6,702,641,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,702,641,744.38/96,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,588.87

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