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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,931.23, 451,114.28 and 101,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,931.23, 451,114.28 and 101,111.88 is: 151,572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,931.23 : 451,114.28 = 101,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,931.23/451,114.28 = 101,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,931.23x = 451,114.28 × 101,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,931.23x = 45,613,014,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,613,014,510.94/300,931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,572.88

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