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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,868.60, 452,802.90 and 144,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,868.60, 452,802.90 and 144,404.60 is: 216,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,868.60 : 452,802.90 = 144,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,868.60/452,802.90 = 144,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,868.60x = 452,802.90 × 144,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,868.60x = 65,386,821,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,386,821,653.34/301,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,606.90

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