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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,901.41, 451,351.44 and 76,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,901.41, 451,351.44 and 76,261.23 is: 114,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,901.41 : 451,351.44 = 76,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,901.41/451,351.44 = 76,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,901.41x = 451,351.44 × 76,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,901.41x = 34,420,615,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,420,615,976.67/300,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,391.67

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