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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,847.70, 217,271.55 and 94,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,847.70, 217,271.55 and 94,109.30 is: 141,163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,847.70 : 217,271.55 = 94,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,847.70/217,271.55 = 94,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,847.70x = 217,271.55 × 94,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,847.70x = 20,447,273,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,273,480.42/144,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,163.95

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