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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,096.80, 451,126.80 and 254,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,096.80, 451,126.80 and 254,440.80 is: 381,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,096.80 : 451,126.80 = 254,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,096.80/451,126.80 = 254,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,096.80x = 451,126.80 × 254,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,096.80x = 114,785,063,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785,063,893.44/301,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,223.13

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