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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,123.08, 813,224.52 and 142,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,123.08, 813,224.52 and 142,761.04 is: 214,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,123.08 : 813,224.52 = 142,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,123.08/813,224.52 = 142,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,123.08x = 813,224.52 × 142,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,123.08x = 116,096,778,228.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,096,778,228.70/542,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,152.07

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