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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,007.80, 223,511.70 and 142,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,007.80, 223,511.70 and 142,095.80 is: 213,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,007.80 : 223,511.70 = 142,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,007.80/223,511.70 = 142,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,007.80x = 223,511.70 × 142,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,007.80x = 31,760,073,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760,073,820.86/149,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,143.70

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