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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,281.96, 199,108.67 and 80,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,281.96, 199,108.67 and 80,619.80 is: 111,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,281.96 : 199,108.67 = 80,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,281.96/199,108.67 = 80,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,281.96x = 199,108.67 × 80,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,281.96x = 16,052,099,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052,099,755.02/144,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,255.08

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