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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,481.85, 199,297.77 and 95,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,481.85, 199,297.77 and 95,423.77 is: 131,627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,481.85 : 199,297.77 = 95,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,481.85/199,297.77 = 95,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,481.85x = 199,297.77 × 95,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,481.85x = 19,017,744,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,744,565.99/144,481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,627.22

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