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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,152.69, 451,126.73 and 181,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,152.69, 451,126.73 and 181,143.36 is: 271,352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,152.69 : 451,126.73 = 181,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,152.69/451,126.73 = 181,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,152.69x = 451,126.73 × 181,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,152.69x = 81,718,612,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718,612,110.87/301,152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,352.76

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