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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,808.21, 213,949.58 and 89,490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,808.21, 213,949.58 and 89,490.26 is: 134,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,808.21 : 213,949.58 = 89,490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,808.21/213,949.58 = 89,490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,808.21x = 213,949.58 × 89,490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,808.21x = 19,146,402,023.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146,402,023.89/142,808.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,070.74

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