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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,186.05, 450,279.07 and 142,328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,186.05, 450,279.07 and 142,328.39 is: 213,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,186.05 : 450,279.07 = 142,328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,186.05/450,279.07 = 142,328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,186.05x = 450,279.07 × 142,328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,186.05x = 64,087,495,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,087,495,083.80/300,186.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,492.58

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