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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,149.97, 451,122.62 and 181,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,149.97, 451,122.62 and 181,140.64 is: 271,348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,149.97 : 451,122.62 = 181,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,149.97/451,122.62 = 181,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,149.97x = 451,122.62 × 181,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,149.97x = 81,716,638,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716,638,071.77/301,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,348.65

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