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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,291.68, 214,733.84 and 105,555.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,291.68, 214,733.84 and 105,555.00 is: 158,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,291.68 : 214,733.84 = 105,555.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,291.68/214,733.84 = 105,555.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,291.68x = 214,733.84 × 105,555.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,291.68x = 22,666,229,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666,229,550.80/143,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,182.45

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