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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,811.70, 217,217.55 and 122,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,811.70, 217,217.55 and 122,941.70 is: 184,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,811.70 : 217,217.55 = 122,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,811.70/217,217.55 = 122,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,811.70x = 217,217.55 × 122,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,811.70x = 26,705,094,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705,094,866.84/144,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,412.55

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