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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,969.92, 200,068.48 and 81,311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,969.92, 200,068.48 and 81,311.82 is: 112,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,969.92 : 200,068.48 = 81,311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,969.92/200,068.48 = 81,311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,969.92x = 200,068.48 × 81,311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,969.92x = 16,267,932,233.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267,932,233.43/144,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,215.92

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