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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,751.43, 216,806.34 and 111,224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,751.43, 216,806.34 and 111,224.71 is: 166,590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,751.43 : 216,806.34 = 111,224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,751.43/216,806.34 = 111,224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,751.43x = 216,806.34 × 111,224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,751.43x = 24,114,222,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114,222,292.66/144,751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,590.56

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