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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,567.88, 451,662.86 and 143,907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,567.88, 451,662.86 and 143,907.06 is: 215,531.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,567.88 : 451,662.86 = 143,907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,567.88/451,662.86 = 143,907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,567.88x = 451,662.86 × 143,907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,567.88x = 64,997,474,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,997,474,293.79/301,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,531.82

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