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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,255.42, 294,093.90 and 141,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,255.42, 294,093.90 and 141,565.56 is: 195,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,255.42 : 294,093.90 = 141,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,255.42/294,093.90 = 141,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,255.42x = 294,093.90 × 141,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,255.42x = 41,633,567,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,567,646.08/213,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,228.65

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