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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,954.31, 214,160.81 and 95,426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,954.31, 214,160.81 and 95,426.09 is: 142,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,954.31 : 214,160.81 = 95,426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,954.31/214,160.81 = 95,426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,954.31x = 214,160.81 × 95,426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,954.31x = 20,436,527,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,436,527,181.60/142,954.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,958.46

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