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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,942.40, 453,172.80 and 133,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,942.40, 453,172.80 and 133,721.60 is: 200,697.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,942.40 : 453,172.80 = 133,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,942.40/453,172.80 = 133,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,942.40x = 453,172.80 × 133,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,942.40x = 60,598,991,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,598,991,892.48/301,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,697.19

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