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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,629.20, 452,443.80 and 114,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,629.20, 452,443.80 and 114,630.80 is: 171,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,629.20 : 452,443.80 = 114,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,629.20/452,443.80 = 114,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,629.20x = 452,443.80 × 114,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,629.20x = 51,863,994,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,863,994,749.04/301,629.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,946.20

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