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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,328.80, 451,993.20 and 76,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,328.80, 451,993.20 and 76,688.80 is: 115,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,328.80 : 451,993.20 = 76,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,328.80/451,993.20 = 76,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,328.80x = 451,993.20 × 76,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,328.80x = 34,662,816,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,662,816,116.16/301,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,033.20

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