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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,316.96, 213,475.17 and 133,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,316.96, 213,475.17 and 133,656.44 is: 200,484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,316.96 : 213,475.17 = 133,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,316.96/213,475.17 = 133,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,316.96x = 213,475.17 × 133,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,316.96x = 28,532,331,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,331,250.59/142,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,484.41

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