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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,303.22, 451,981.10 and 98,838.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,303.22, 451,981.10 and 98,838.62 is: 148,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,303.22 : 451,981.10 = 98,838.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,303.22/451,981.10 = 98,838.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,303.22x = 451,981.10 × 98,838.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,303.22x = 44,673,189,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,673,189,567.13/301,303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,266.55

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