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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,611.40, 145,305.90 and 86,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,611.40, 145,305.90 and 86,502.60 is: 130,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,611.40 : 145,305.90 = 86,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,611.40/145,305.90 = 86,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,611.40x = 145,305.90 × 86,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,611.40x = 12,569,338,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569,338,145.34/96,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,102.02

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