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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,147.20, 451,720.80 and 123,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,147.20, 451,720.80 and 123,562.80 is: 185,344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,147.20 : 451,720.80 = 123,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,147.20/451,720.80 = 123,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,147.20x = 451,720.80 × 123,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,147.20x = 55,815,886,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,815,886,866.24/301,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,344.20

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