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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,003.30, 216,264.15 and 139,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,003.30, 216,264.15 and 139,337.70 is: 209,257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,003.30 : 216,264.15 = 139,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,003.30/216,264.15 = 139,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,003.30x = 216,264.15 × 139,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,003.30x = 30,133,749,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133,749,253.46/144,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,257.35

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