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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,591.75, 451,698.39 and 143,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,591.75, 451,698.39 and 143,930.92 is: 215,567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,591.75 : 451,698.39 = 143,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,591.75/451,698.39 = 143,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,591.75x = 451,698.39 × 143,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,591.75x = 65,013,364,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,013,364,835.22/301,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,567.45

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