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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,827.20, 451,240.80 and 101,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,827.20, 451,240.80 and 101,081.20 is: 151,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,827.20 : 451,240.80 = 101,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,827.20/451,240.80 = 101,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,827.20x = 451,240.80 × 101,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,827.20x = 45,611,961,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,961,552.96/300,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,621.80

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