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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,012.13, 451,584.75 and 101,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,012.13, 451,584.75 and 101,325.94 is: 152,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,012.13 : 451,584.75 = 101,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,012.13/451,584.75 = 101,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,012.13x = 451,584.75 × 101,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,012.13x = 45,757,248,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,248,534.43/301,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,011.31

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