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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,712.52, 143,898.69 and 94,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,712.52, 143,898.69 and 94,301.96 is: 140,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,712.52 : 143,898.69 = 94,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,712.52/143,898.69 = 94,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,712.52x = 143,898.69 × 94,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,712.52x = 13,569,928,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,569,928,142.57/96,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,312.02

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