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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,345.73, 214,101.97 and 129,816.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,345.73, 214,101.97 and 129,816.78 is: 193,895.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,345.73 : 214,101.97 = 129,816.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,345.73/214,101.97 = 129,816.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,345.73x = 214,101.97 × 129,816.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,345.73x = 27,794,027,209.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,027,209.63/143,345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,895.04

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