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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,683.26, 454,024.89 and 142,721.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,683.26, 454,024.89 and 142,721.97 is: 214,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,683.26 : 454,024.89 = 142,721.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,683.26/454,024.89 = 142,721.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,683.26x = 454,024.89 × 142,721.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,683.26x = 64,799,326,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799,326,729.83/302,683.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,082.96

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