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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,185.64, 451,830.30 and 160,906.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,185.64, 451,830.30 and 160,906.60 is: 241,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,185.64 : 451,830.30 = 160,906.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,185.64/451,830.30 = 160,906.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,185.64x = 451,830.30 × 160,906.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,185.64x = 72,702,477,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,702,477,349.98/301,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,387.60

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