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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,666.30, 144,993.68 and 30,097.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,666.30, 144,993.68 and 30,097.06 is: 45,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,666.30 : 144,993.68 = 30,097.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,666.30/144,993.68 = 30,097.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,666.30x = 144,993.68 × 30,097.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,666.30x = 4,363,883,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,883,486.58/96,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,143.79

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