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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,485.41, 452,238.27 and 151,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,485.41, 452,238.27 and 151,644 is: 227,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,485.41 : 452,238.27 = 151,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,485.41/452,238.27 = 151,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,485.41x = 452,238.27 × 151,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,485.41x = 68,579,219,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,579,219,457.66/301,485.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,471.11

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