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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,322.48, 451,983.28 and 123,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,322.48, 451,983.28 and 123,704.36 is: 185,556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,322.48 : 451,983.28 = 123,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,322.48/451,983.28 = 123,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,322.48x = 451,983.28 × 123,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,322.48x = 55,912,302,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,912,302,383.10/301,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,556.36

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