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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,091.89, 214,848.57 and 80,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,091.89, 214,848.57 and 80,035.61 is: 120,171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,091.89 : 214,848.57 = 80,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,091.89/214,848.57 = 80,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,091.89x = 214,848.57 × 80,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,091.89x = 17,195,535,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195,535,283.33/143,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,171.28

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