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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,637.68, 451,767.44 and 143,976.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,637.68, 451,767.44 and 143,976.85 is: 215,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,637.68 : 451,767.44 = 143,976.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,637.68/451,767.44 = 143,976.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,637.68x = 451,767.44 × 143,976.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,637.68x = 65,044,052,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,044,052,174.29/301,637.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,636.36

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