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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,966.52, 215,991.28 and 44,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,966.52, 215,991.28 and 44,141.44 is: 66,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,966.52 : 215,991.28 = 44,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,966.52/215,991.28 = 44,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,966.52x = 215,991.28 × 44,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,966.52x = 9,534,166,126.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,534,166,126.64/143,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,224.88

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