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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,550.55, 452,325.83 and 144,086.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,550.55, 452,325.83 and 144,086.55 is: 216,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,550.55 : 452,325.83 = 144,086.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,550.55/452,325.83 = 144,086.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,550.55x = 452,325.83 × 144,086.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,550.55x = 65,174,067,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,174,067,600.15/301,550.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,129.83

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