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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,577.42, 451,677.09 and 143,916.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,577.42, 451,677.09 and 143,916.59 is: 215,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,577.42 : 451,677.09 = 143,916.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,577.42/451,677.09 = 143,916.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,577.42x = 451,677.09 × 143,916.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,577.42x = 65,003,826,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,003,826,573.92/301,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,546.07

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