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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,095.52, 451,643.48 and 76,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,095.52, 451,643.48 and 76,472.80 is: 114,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,095.52 : 451,643.48 = 76,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,095.52/451,643.48 = 76,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,095.52x = 451,643.48 × 76,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,095.52x = 34,538,441,517.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,441,517.34/301,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,709.25

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