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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,313.30, 214,969.95 and 125,817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,313.30, 214,969.95 and 125,817.30 is: 188,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,313.30 : 214,969.95 = 125,817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,313.30/214,969.95 = 125,817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,313.30x = 214,969.95 × 125,817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,313.30x = 27,046,938,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,046,938,690.14/143,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,725.95

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