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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,223.77, 451,828.19 and 73,521.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,223.77, 451,828.19 and 73,521.07 is: 110,279.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,223.77 : 451,828.19 = 73,521.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,223.77/451,828.19 = 73,521.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,223.77x = 451,828.19 × 73,521.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,223.77x = 33,218,891,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218,891,039.20/301,223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,279.78

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