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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,828.69, 451,192.28 and 140,921.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,828.69, 451,192.28 and 140,921.73 is: 211,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,828.69 : 451,192.28 = 140,921.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,828.69/451,192.28 = 140,921.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,828.69x = 451,192.28 × 140,921.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,828.69x = 63,582,796,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582,796,695.78/300,828.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,358.82

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