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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,664.80, 144,997.20 and 63,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,664.80, 144,997.20 and 63,487.20 is: 95,230.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,664.80 : 144,997.20 = 63,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,664.80/144,997.20 = 63,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,664.80x = 144,997.20 × 63,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,664.80x = 9,205,466,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,466,235.84/96,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,230.80

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