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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,379.85, 144,512.96 and 45,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,379.85, 144,512.96 and 45,031.71 is: 67,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,379.85 : 144,512.96 = 45,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,379.85/144,512.96 = 45,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,379.85x = 144,512.96 × 45,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,379.85x = 6,507,665,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,665,480.80/96,379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,521.02

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