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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,473.38, 452,210.08 and 114,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,473.38, 452,210.08 and 114,484.88 is: 171,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,473.38 : 452,210.08 = 114,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,473.38/452,210.08 = 114,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,473.38x = 452,210.08 × 114,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,473.38x = 51,771,216,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771,216,743.59/301,473.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,727.32

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