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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,759.42, 451,139.14 and 101,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,759.42, 451,139.14 and 101,079.82 is: 151,619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,759.42 : 451,139.14 = 101,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,759.42/451,139.14 = 101,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,759.42x = 451,139.14 × 101,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,759.42x = 45,601,063,066.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,063,066.15/300,759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,619.73

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