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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,245.52, 213,442.80 and 92,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,245.52, 213,442.80 and 92,313.88 is: 138,519.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,245.52 : 213,442.80 = 92,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,245.52/213,442.80 = 92,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,245.52x = 213,442.80 × 92,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,245.52x = 19,703,733,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,703,733,026.06/142,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,519.18

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