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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,505.76, 199,286.19 and 124,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,505.76, 199,286.19 and 124,081.44 is: 171,119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,505.76 : 199,286.19 = 124,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,505.76/199,286.19 = 124,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,505.76x = 199,286.19 × 124,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,505.76x = 24,727,716,679.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727,716,679.99/144,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,119.25

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