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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,769.92, 145,171.89 and 44,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,769.92, 145,171.89 and 44,184.72 is: 66,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,769.92 : 145,171.89 = 44,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,769.92/145,171.89 = 44,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,769.92x = 145,171.89 × 44,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,769.92x = 6,414,379,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,379,311.52/96,769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,284.85

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