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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,171, 213,194.34 and 75,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,171, 213,194.34 and 75,595 is: 113,359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,171 : 213,194.34 = 75,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,171/213,194.34 = 75,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,171x = 213,194.34 × 75,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,171x = 16,116,426,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,116,426,132.30/142,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,359.45

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