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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,250.16, 451,559.88 and 101,501.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,250.16, 451,559.88 and 101,501.52 is: 152,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,250.16 : 451,559.88 = 101,501.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,250.16/451,559.88 = 101,501.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,250.16x = 451,559.88 × 101,501.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,250.16x = 45,834,014,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834,014,191.02/301,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,146.02

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