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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,845.68, 452,078.24 and 144,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,845.68, 452,078.24 and 144,184.88 is: 215,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,845.68 : 452,078.24 = 144,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,845.68/452,078.24 = 144,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,845.68x = 452,078.24 × 144,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,845.68x = 65,182,846,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,182,846,785.01/301,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,947.59

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