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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,613.82, 452,497.30 and 139,624.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,613.82, 452,497.30 and 139,624.65 is: 209,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,613.82 : 452,497.30 = 139,624.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,613.82/452,497.30 = 139,624.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,613.82x = 452,497.30 × 139,624.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,613.82x = 63,179,774,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179,774,875.96/301,613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,472.42

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