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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,044.60, 451,566.90 and 123,678.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,044.60, 451,566.90 and 123,678.90 is: 185,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,044.60 : 451,566.90 = 123,678.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,044.60/451,566.90 = 123,678.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,044.60x = 451,566.90 × 123,678.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,044.60x = 55,849,297,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,849,297,468.41/301,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,518.35

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