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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,486.94, 144,729.10 and 43,164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,486.94, 144,729.10 and 43,164.82 is: 64,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,486.94 : 144,729.10 = 43,164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,486.94/144,729.10 = 43,164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,486.94x = 144,729.10 × 43,164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,486.94x = 6,247,205,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,247,205,550.26/96,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,746.64

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