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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,160.82, 451,750.34 and 76,521.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,160.82, 451,750.34 and 76,521.29 is: 114,784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,160.82 : 451,750.34 = 76,521.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,160.82/451,750.34 = 76,521.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,160.82x = 451,750.34 × 76,521.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,160.82x = 34,568,518,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568,518,774.74/301,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,784.25

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