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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,989.54, 453,334.23 and 162,021.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,989.54, 453,334.23 and 162,021.54 is: 243,220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,989.54 : 453,334.23 = 162,021.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,989.54/453,334.23 = 162,021.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,989.54x = 453,334.23 × 162,021.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,989.54x = 73,449,910,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,449,910,079.31/301,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,220.05

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