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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,082.13, 451,623.99 and 101,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,082.13, 451,623.99 and 101,542.68 is: 152,314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,082.13 : 451,623.99 = 101,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,082.13/451,623.99 = 101,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,082.13x = 451,623.99 × 101,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,082.13x = 45,859,110,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,110,296.89/301,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,314.29

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