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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,995.93, 145,493.62 and 30,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,995.93, 145,493.62 and 30,436.34 is: 45,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,995.93 : 145,493.62 = 30,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,995.93/145,493.62 = 30,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,995.93x = 145,493.62 × 30,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,995.93x = 4,428,292,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,292,482.59/96,995.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,654.42

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