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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,625.24, 451,748.88 and 143,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,625.24, 451,748.88 and 143,964.41 is: 215,617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,625.24 : 451,748.88 = 143,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,625.24/451,748.88 = 143,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,625.24x = 451,748.88 × 143,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,625.24x = 65,035,758,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,035,758,718.62/301,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,617.76

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