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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,256.88, 199,070.82 and 80,595.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,256.88, 199,070.82 and 80,595.15 is: 111,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,256.88 : 199,070.82 = 80,595.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,256.88/199,070.82 = 80,595.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,256.88x = 199,070.82 × 80,595.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,256.88x = 16,044,142,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044,142,598.52/144,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,219.25

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