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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,498.40, 452,506.80 and 133,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,498.40, 452,506.80 and 133,277.60 is: 200,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,498.40 : 452,506.80 = 133,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,498.40/452,506.80 = 133,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,498.40x = 452,506.80 × 133,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,498.40x = 60,309,020,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,309,020,287.68/301,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,030.98

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