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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,954.80, 217,432.20 and 91,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,954.80, 217,432.20 and 91,810.70 is: 137,716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,954.80 : 217,432.20 = 91,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,954.80/217,432.20 = 91,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,954.80x = 217,432.20 × 91,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,954.80x = 19,962,602,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,602,484.54/144,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,716.05

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