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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,702.71, 294,567.55 and 144,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,702.71, 294,567.55 and 144,771.19 is: 199,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,702.71 : 294,567.55 = 144,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,702.71/294,567.55 = 144,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,702.71x = 294,567.55 × 144,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,702.71x = 42,644,893,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,644,893,650.54/213,702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,552.43

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