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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,001.40, 451,568.70 and 101,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,001.40, 451,568.70 and 101,315.25 is: 151,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,001.40 : 451,568.70 = 101,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,001.40/451,568.70 = 101,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,001.40x = 451,568.70 × 101,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,001.40x = 45,750,795,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,750,795,732.68/301,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,995.29

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