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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,501.94, 452,252.41 and 234,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,501.94, 452,252.41 and 234,991.94 is: 352,487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,501.94 : 452,252.41 = 234,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,501.94/452,252.41 = 234,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,501.94x = 452,252.41 × 234,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,501.94x = 106,275,668,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,275,668,346.83/301,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,487.52

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