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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,048.92, 213,099.36 and 110,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,048.92, 213,099.36 and 110,271 is: 165,426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,048.92 : 213,099.36 = 110,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,048.92/213,099.36 = 110,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,048.92x = 213,099.36 × 110,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,048.92x = 23,498,679,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,498,679,526.56/142,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,426.67

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