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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,994.20, 217,575.98 and 60,747.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,994.20, 217,575.98 and 60,747.17 is: 91,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,994.20 : 217,575.98 = 60,747.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,994.20/217,575.98 = 60,747.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,994.20x = 217,575.98 × 60,747.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,994.20x = 13,217,123,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,217,123,653.36/144,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,156.22

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