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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,991.08, 217,377.21 and 95,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,991.08, 217,377.21 and 95,083.74 is: 142,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,991.08 : 217,377.21 = 95,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,991.08/217,377.21 = 95,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,991.08x = 217,377.21 × 95,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,991.08x = 20,669,038,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669,038,117.57/144,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,553.86

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