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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,806.52, 145,229.94 and 30,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,806.52, 145,229.94 and 30,243.96 is: 45,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,806.52 : 145,229.94 = 30,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,806.52/145,229.94 = 30,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,806.52x = 145,229.94 × 30,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,806.52x = 4,392,328,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,328,496.16/96,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,372.24

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