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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,224.42, 451,559.68 and 130,339.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,224.42, 451,559.68 and 130,339.43 is: 195,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,224.42 : 451,559.68 = 130,339.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,224.42/451,559.68 = 130,339.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,224.42x = 451,559.68 × 130,339.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,224.42x = 58,856,030,411.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856,030,411.88/301,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,389.31

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