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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,922.80, 314,768.64 and 143,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,922.80, 314,768.64 and 143,438 is: 215,078.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,922.80 : 314,768.64 = 143,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,922.80/314,768.64 = 143,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,922.80x = 314,768.64 × 143,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,922.80x = 45,149,784,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,784,184.32/209,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,078.04

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