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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,244.80, 451,867.20 and 76,604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,244.80, 451,867.20 and 76,604.80 is: 114,907.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,244.80 : 451,867.20 = 76,604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,244.80/451,867.20 = 76,604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,244.80x = 451,867.20 × 76,604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,244.80x = 34,615,196,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615,196,482.56/301,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,907.20

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