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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,236.91, 216,466.97 and 94,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,236.91, 216,466.97 and 94,303.47 is: 141,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,236.91 : 216,466.97 = 94,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,236.91/216,466.97 = 94,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,236.91x = 216,466.97 × 94,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,236.91x = 20,413,585,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,413,585,939.87/144,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,528.17

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