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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,167.92, 451,652.36 and 101,438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,167.92, 451,652.36 and 101,438.72 is: 152,124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,167.92 : 451,652.36 = 101,438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,167.92/451,652.36 = 101,438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,167.92x = 451,652.36 × 101,438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,167.92x = 45,815,037,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,815,037,283.38/301,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,124.56

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