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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,369.37, 144,291.61 and 74,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,369.37, 144,291.61 and 74,947.70 is: 112,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,369.37 : 144,291.61 = 74,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,369.37/144,291.61 = 74,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,369.37x = 144,291.61 × 74,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,369.37x = 10,814,323,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,814,323,924.06/96,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,217.45

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