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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,034.73, 451,698.84 and 132,533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,034.73, 451,698.84 and 132,533.67 is: 198,865.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,034.73 : 451,698.84 = 132,533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,034.73/451,698.84 = 132,533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,034.73x = 451,698.84 × 132,533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,034.73x = 59,865,304,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,865,304,999.94/301,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,865.11

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