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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,701.81, 450,996.27 and 150,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,701.81, 450,996.27 and 150,901.89 is: 226,324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,701.81 : 450,996.27 = 150,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,701.81/450,996.27 = 150,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,701.81x = 450,996.27 × 150,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,701.81x = 68,056,189,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,056,189,525.95/300,701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,324.51

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