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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,315.80, 451,973.70 and 76,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,315.80, 451,973.70 and 76,675.80 is: 115,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,315.80 : 451,973.70 = 76,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,315.80/451,973.70 = 76,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,315.80x = 451,973.70 × 76,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,315.80x = 34,655,445,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655,445,026.46/301,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,013.70

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