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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,184.64, 451,828.80 and 160,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,184.64, 451,828.80 and 160,905.60 is: 241,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,184.64 : 451,828.80 = 160,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,184.64/451,828.80 = 160,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,184.64x = 451,828.80 × 160,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,184.64x = 72,701,784,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,701,784,161.28/301,184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,386.10

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