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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,992.16, 451,205.64 and 101,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,992.16, 451,205.64 and 101,172.81 is: 151,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,992.16 : 451,205.64 = 101,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,992.16/451,205.64 = 101,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,992.16x = 451,205.64 × 101,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,992.16x = 45,649,742,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,742,486.65/300,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,664.22

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