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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,754.86, 213,977.58 and 92,870.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,754.86, 213,977.58 and 92,870.47 is: 139,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,754.86 : 213,977.58 = 92,870.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,754.86/213,977.58 = 92,870.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,754.86x = 213,977.58 × 92,870.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,754.86x = 19,872,198,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872,198,424.06/142,754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,205.06

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