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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,206.54, 450,364.39 and 142,433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,206.54, 450,364.39 and 142,433.53 is: 213,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,206.54 : 450,364.39 = 142,433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,206.54/450,364.39 = 142,433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,206.54x = 450,364.39 × 142,433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,206.54x = 64,146,988,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146,988,372.00/300,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,676.18

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