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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,853.76, 145,280.66 and 30,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,853.76, 145,280.66 and 30,294.24 is: 45,441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,853.76 : 145,280.66 = 30,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,853.76/145,280.66 = 30,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,853.76x = 145,280.66 × 30,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,853.76x = 4,401,166,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,166,485.12/96,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,441.36

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