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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,034.99, 451,236.39 and 101,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,034.99, 451,236.39 and 101,286.03 is: 151,822.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,034.99 : 451,236.39 = 101,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,034.99/451,236.39 = 101,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,034.99x = 451,236.39 × 101,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,034.99x = 45,703,942,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703,942,534.63/301,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,822.69

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