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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,804.52, 145,226.94 and 30,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,804.52, 145,226.94 and 30,241.96 is: 45,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,804.52 : 145,226.94 = 30,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,804.52/145,226.94 = 30,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,804.52x = 145,226.94 × 30,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,804.52x = 4,391,947,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,947,310.40/96,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,369.24

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