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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,407.16, 216,611.35 and 94,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,407.16, 216,611.35 and 94,801.14 is: 142,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,407.16 : 216,611.35 = 94,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,407.16/216,611.35 = 94,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,407.16x = 216,611.35 × 94,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,407.16x = 20,535,002,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535,002,679.94/144,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,202.11

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