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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,152.72, 451,653.30 and 123,708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,152.72, 451,653.30 and 123,708.72 is: 185,531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,152.72 : 451,653.30 = 123,708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,152.72/451,653.30 = 123,708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,152.72x = 451,653.30 × 123,708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,152.72x = 55,873,451,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,873,451,626.78/301,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,531.95

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