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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,975.20, 452,444.40 and 143,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,975.20, 452,444.40 and 143,863.20 is: 215,547.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,975.20 : 452,444.40 = 143,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,975.20/452,444.40 = 143,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,975.20x = 452,444.40 × 143,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,975.20x = 65,090,099,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,090,099,206.08/301,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,547.83

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