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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,131.14, 451,807.40 and 123,590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,131.14, 451,807.40 and 123,590.48 is: 185,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,131.14 : 451,807.40 = 123,590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,131.14/451,807.40 = 123,590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,131.14x = 451,807.40 × 123,590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,131.14x = 55,839,091,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839,091,483.49/301,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,431.15

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