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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,317.48, 451,954.20 and 141,429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,317.48, 451,954.20 and 141,429.84 is: 212,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,317.48 : 451,954.20 = 141,429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,317.48/451,954.20 = 141,429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,317.48x = 451,954.20 × 141,429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,317.48x = 63,919,810,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,919,810,193.33/301,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,134.42

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