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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,362.66, 213,969.90 and 140,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,362.66, 213,969.90 and 140,997.66 is: 210,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,362.66 : 213,969.90 = 140,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,362.66/213,969.90 = 140,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,362.66x = 213,969.90 × 140,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,362.66x = 30,169,255,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,169,255,210.43/143,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,440.12

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