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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,465.06, 216,663.57 and 81,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,465.06, 216,663.57 and 81,312.06 is: 121,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,465.06 : 216,663.57 = 81,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,465.06/216,663.57 = 81,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,465.06x = 216,663.57 × 81,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,465.06x = 17,617,361,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,361,203.65/144,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,948.94

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