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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,347.61, 144,307.53 and 73,996.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,347.61, 144,307.53 and 73,996.47 is: 110,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,347.61 : 144,307.53 = 73,996.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,347.61/144,307.53 = 73,996.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,347.61x = 144,307.53 × 73,996.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,347.61x = 10,678,247,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,678,247,814.42/96,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,830.44

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