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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,239.41, 451,543.83 and 101,490.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,239.41, 451,543.83 and 101,490.78 is: 152,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,239.41 : 451,543.83 = 101,490.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,239.41/451,543.83 = 101,490.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,239.41x = 451,543.83 × 101,490.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,239.41x = 45,827,535,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827,535,510.89/301,239.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,129.95

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