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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,150.72, 451,361.44 and 167,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,150.72, 451,361.44 and 167,889.44 is: 251,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,150.72 : 451,361.44 = 167,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,150.72/451,361.44 = 167,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,150.72x = 451,361.44 × 167,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,150.72x = 75,778,819,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,778,819,399.19/301,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,630.88

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