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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,215.54, 451,529.54 and 143,401.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,215.54, 451,529.54 and 143,401.62 is: 214,962.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,215.54 : 451,529.54 = 143,401.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,215.54/451,529.54 = 143,401.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,215.54x = 451,529.54 × 143,401.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,215.54x = 64,750,067,513.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,750,067,513.85/301,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,962.57

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