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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,072.60, 451,214.70 and 151,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,072.60, 451,214.70 and 151,481.80 is: 227,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,072.60 : 451,214.70 = 151,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,072.60/451,214.70 = 151,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,072.60x = 451,214.70 × 151,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,072.60x = 68,350,814,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350,814,942.46/301,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,024.36

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