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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,711.60, 217,067.40 and 92,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,711.60, 217,067.40 and 92,158.80 is: 138,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,711.60 : 217,067.40 = 92,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,711.60/217,067.40 = 92,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,711.60x = 217,067.40 × 92,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,711.60x = 20,004,671,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,671,103.12/144,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,238.20

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