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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,061.28, 450,313.44 and 142,290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,061.28, 450,313.44 and 142,290.26 is: 213,540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,061.28 : 450,313.44 = 142,290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,061.28/450,313.44 = 142,290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,061.28x = 450,313.44 × 142,290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,061.28x = 64,075,216,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,075,216,459.09/300,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,540.44

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