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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,274.64, 211,714.92 and 106,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,274.64, 211,714.92 and 106,173.20 is: 159,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,274.64 : 211,714.92 = 106,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,274.64/211,714.92 = 106,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,274.64x = 211,714.92 × 106,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,274.64x = 22,478,450,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,450,544.14/141,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,111.72

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