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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,371.59, 452,057.37 and 234,861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,371.59, 452,057.37 and 234,861.48 is: 352,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,371.59 : 452,057.37 = 234,861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,371.59/452,057.37 = 234,861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,371.59x = 452,057.37 × 234,861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,371.59x = 106,170,862,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,170,862,082.38/301,371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,292.20

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