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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,159.54, 451,136.97 and 181,150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,159.54, 451,136.97 and 181,150.21 is: 271,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,159.54 : 451,136.97 = 181,150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,159.54/451,136.97 = 181,150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,159.54x = 451,136.97 × 181,150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,159.54x = 81,723,556,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,556,854.26/301,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,363.00

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