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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,403.91, 144,591.62 and 56,441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,403.91, 144,591.62 and 56,441.34 is: 84,653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,403.91 : 144,591.62 = 56,441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,403.91/144,591.62 = 56,441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,403.91x = 144,591.62 × 56,441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,403.91x = 8,160,944,503.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160,944,503.36/96,403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,653.67

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