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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,705.97, 145,281.35 and 68,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,705.97, 145,281.35 and 68,694.19 is: 103,199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,705.97 : 145,281.35 = 68,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,705.97/145,281.35 = 68,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,705.97x = 145,281.35 × 68,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,705.97x = 9,979,984,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,984,316.89/96,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,199.26

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