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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,851.60, 451,277.40 and 283,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,851.60, 451,277.40 and 283,648.40 is: 425,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,851.60 : 451,277.40 = 283,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,851.60/451,277.40 = 283,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,851.60x = 451,277.40 × 283,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,851.60x = 128,004,112,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,004,112,466.16/300,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,472.60

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