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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,094.96, 197,379.72 and 112,870.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,094.96, 197,379.72 and 112,870.44 is: 155,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,094.96 : 197,379.72 = 112,870.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,094.96/197,379.72 = 112,870.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,094.96x = 197,379.72 × 112,870.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,094.96x = 22,278,335,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278,335,843.48/143,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,689.17

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