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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,478.83, 144,606.33 and 57,069.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,478.83, 144,606.33 and 57,069.09 is: 85,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,478.83 : 144,606.33 = 57,069.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,478.83/144,606.33 = 57,069.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,478.83x = 144,606.33 × 57,069.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,478.83x = 8,252,551,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,551,661.34/96,478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,537.44

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