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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,292.25, 216,432.22 and 140,913.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,292.25, 216,432.22 and 140,913.33 is: 211,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,292.25 : 216,432.22 = 140,913.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,292.25/216,432.22 = 140,913.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,292.25x = 216,432.22 × 140,913.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,292.25x = 30,498,184,867.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498,184,867.11/144,292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,363.99

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