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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,607.08, 144,925.20 and 34,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,607.08, 144,925.20 and 34,263 is: 51,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,607.08 : 144,925.20 = 34,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,607.08/144,925.20 = 34,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,607.08x = 144,925.20 × 34,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,607.08x = 4,965,572,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,965,572,127.60/96,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,399.67

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