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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,635.68, 144,967.19 and 30,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,635.68, 144,967.19 and 30,082.52 is: 45,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,635.68 : 144,967.19 = 30,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,635.68/144,967.19 = 30,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,635.68x = 144,967.19 × 30,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,635.68x = 4,360,978,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360,978,604.52/96,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,128.04

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