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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,460.28, 451,497.16 and 168,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,460.28, 451,497.16 and 168,045.20 is: 251,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,460.28 : 451,497.16 = 168,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,460.28/451,497.16 = 168,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,460.28x = 451,497.16 × 168,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,460.28x = 75,871,930,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,871,930,551.63/301,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,681.35

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