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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,213.85, 451,581.02 and 149,304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,213.85, 451,581.02 and 149,304.02 is: 223,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,213.85 : 451,581.02 = 149,304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,213.85/451,581.02 = 149,304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,213.85x = 451,581.02 × 149,304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,213.85x = 67,422,860,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,422,860,895.18/301,213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,837.19

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