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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,363.40, 214,785.90 and 122,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,363.40, 214,785.90 and 122,627.40 is: 183,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,363.40 : 214,785.90 = 122,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,363.40/214,785.90 = 122,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,363.40x = 214,785.90 × 122,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,363.40x = 26,338,636,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338,636,473.66/143,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,719.39

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