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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,946.70, 452,401.65 and 143,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,946.70, 452,401.65 and 143,834.70 is: 215,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,946.70 : 452,401.65 = 143,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,946.70/452,401.65 = 143,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,946.70x = 452,401.65 × 143,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,946.70x = 65,071,055,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,071,055,607.26/301,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,505.11

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