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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,739.33, 454,108.72 and 142,777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,739.33, 454,108.72 and 142,777.95 is: 214,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,739.33 : 454,108.72 = 142,777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,739.33/454,108.72 = 142,777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,739.33x = 454,108.72 × 142,777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,739.33x = 64,836,712,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836,712,118.72/302,739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,166.80

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