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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,059.52, 195,959.46 and 91,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,059.52, 195,959.46 and 91,054.18 is: 125,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,059.52 : 195,959.46 = 91,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,059.52/195,959.46 = 91,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,059.52x = 195,959.46 × 91,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,059.52x = 17,842,927,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,927,943.54/142,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,601.78

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