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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,614.64, 144,983.52 and 44,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,614.64, 144,983.52 and 44,029.44 is: 66,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,614.64 : 144,983.52 = 44,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,614.64/144,983.52 = 44,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,614.64x = 144,983.52 × 44,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,614.64x = 6,383,543,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,543,194.83/96,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,072.21

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