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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,303.24, 451,777.66 and 114,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,303.24, 451,777.66 and 114,327.88 is: 171,424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,303.24 : 451,777.66 = 114,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,303.24/451,777.66 = 114,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,303.24x = 451,777.66 × 114,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,303.24x = 51,650,782,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,650,782,099.16/301,303.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,424.58

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