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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,548, 452,529.36 and 104,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,548, 452,529.36 and 104,556 is: 156,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,548 : 452,529.36 = 104,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,548/452,529.36 = 104,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,548x = 452,529.36 × 104,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,548x = 47,314,659,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,314,659,764.16/301,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,905.90

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