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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,620.72, 452,507.22 and 141,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,620.72, 452,507.22 and 141,667.14 is: 212,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,620.72 : 452,507.22 = 141,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,620.72/452,507.22 = 141,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,620.72x = 452,507.22 × 141,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,620.72x = 64,105,403,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,105,403,686.75/301,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,536.47

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