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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,998.21, 292,575.49 and 144,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,998.21, 292,575.49 and 144,165.67 is: 198,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,998.21 : 292,575.49 = 144,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,998.21/292,575.49 = 144,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,998.21x = 292,575.49 × 144,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,998.21x = 42,179,342,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179,342,906.24/211,998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,960.84

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