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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,256.97, 214,811.63 and 64,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,256.97, 214,811.63 and 64,303.52 is: 96,422.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,256.97 : 214,811.63 = 64,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,256.97/214,811.63 = 64,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,256.97x = 214,811.63 × 64,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,256.97x = 13,813,143,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813,143,624.42/143,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,422.14

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