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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,035.68, 451,237.44 and 101,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,035.68, 451,237.44 and 101,286.72 is: 151,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,035.68 : 451,237.44 = 101,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,035.68/451,237.44 = 101,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,035.68x = 451,237.44 × 101,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,035.68x = 45,704,360,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704,360,238.80/301,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,823.73

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