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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,344.35, 144,329.49 and 70,997.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,344.35, 144,329.49 and 70,997.85 is: 106,358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,344.35 : 144,329.49 = 70,997.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,344.35/144,329.49 = 70,997.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,344.35x = 144,329.49 × 70,997.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,344.35x = 10,247,083,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,247,083,481.60/96,344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,358.95

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