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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,085.55, 451,245.60 and 123,391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,085.55, 451,245.60 and 123,391.80 is: 184,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,085.55 : 451,245.60 = 123,391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,085.55/451,245.60 = 123,391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,085.55x = 451,245.60 × 123,391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,085.55x = 55,680,006,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,680,006,826.08/301,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,930.85

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