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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,882.54, 145,264.33 and 37,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,882.54, 145,264.33 and 37,649.04 is: 56,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,882.54 : 145,264.33 = 37,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,882.54/145,264.33 = 37,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,882.54x = 145,264.33 × 37,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,882.54x = 5,469,062,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469,062,570.74/96,882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,450.45

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