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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,754.12, 145,093.90 and 37,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,754.12, 145,093.90 and 37,582 is: 56,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,754.12 : 145,093.90 = 37,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,754.12/145,093.90 = 37,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,754.12x = 145,093.90 × 37,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,754.12x = 5,452,918,949.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,918,949.80/96,754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,358.52

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