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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,570.10, 214,966.35 and 112,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,570.10, 214,966.35 and 112,466.10 is: 168,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,570.10 : 214,966.35 = 112,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,570.10/214,966.35 = 112,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,570.10x = 214,966.35 × 112,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,570.10x = 24,176,427,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,427,015.74/143,570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,394.58

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