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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,255.66, 451,568.13 and 101,507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,255.66, 451,568.13 and 101,507.02 is: 152,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,255.66 : 451,568.13 = 101,507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,255.66/451,568.13 = 101,507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,255.66x = 451,568.13 × 101,507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,255.66x = 45,837,335,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,837,335,203.27/301,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,154.27

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