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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,200.73, 451,501.56 and 150,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,200.73, 451,501.56 and 150,982.45 is: 226,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,200.73 : 451,501.56 = 150,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,200.73/451,501.56 = 150,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,200.73x = 451,501.56 × 150,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,200.73x = 68,168,810,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,168,810,578.87/301,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,323.53

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