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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,002.52, 215,995.68 and 44,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,002.52, 215,995.68 and 44,162.44 is: 66,241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,002.52 : 215,995.68 = 44,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,002.52/215,995.68 = 44,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,002.52x = 215,995.68 × 44,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,002.52x = 9,538,896,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,538,896,258.26/144,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,241.18

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