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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,135.78, 450,914.55 and 211,906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,135.78, 450,914.55 and 211,906.18 is: 317,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,135.78 : 450,914.55 = 211,906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,135.78/450,914.55 = 211,906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,135.78x = 450,914.55 × 211,906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,135.78x = 95,551,579,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,551,579,796.92/301,135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,303.97

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