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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,481.82, 452,232.36 and 151,640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,481.82, 452,232.36 and 151,640.28 is: 227,465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,481.82 : 452,232.36 = 151,640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,481.82/452,232.36 = 151,640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,481.82x = 452,232.36 × 151,640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,481.82x = 68,576,641,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,576,641,695.46/301,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,465.26

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