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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,999.80, 215,610.90 and 143,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,999.80, 215,610.90 and 143,999.80 is: 215,610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,999.80 : 215,610.90 = 143,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,999.80/215,610.90 = 143,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,999.80x = 215,610.90 × 143,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,999.80x = 31,047,926,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,047,926,477.82/143,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,610.90

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