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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,333.34, 213,762.44 and 112,940.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,333.34, 213,762.44 and 112,940.06 is: 169,618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,333.34 : 213,762.44 = 112,940.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,333.34/213,762.44 = 112,940.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,333.34x = 213,762.44 × 112,940.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,333.34x = 24,142,342,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,342,012.88/142,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,618.33

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