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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,255.20, 451,753.20 and 151,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,255.20, 451,753.20 and 151,437.60 is: 227,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,255.20 : 451,753.20 = 151,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,255.20/451,753.20 = 151,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,255.20x = 451,753.20 × 151,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,255.20x = 68,412,420,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,412,420,400.32/301,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,091.25

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