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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,125.28, 451,544.92 and 174,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,125.28, 451,544.92 and 174,804.24 is: 262,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,125.28 : 451,544.92 = 174,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,125.28/451,544.92 = 174,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,125.28x = 451,544.92 × 174,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,125.28x = 78,931,966,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,931,966,566.46/301,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,123.35

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