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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,629.96, 452,466.90 and 101,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,629.96, 452,466.90 and 101,883.96 is: 152,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,629.96 : 452,466.90 = 101,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,629.96/452,466.90 = 101,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,629.96x = 452,466.90 × 101,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,629.96x = 46,099,119,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,119,540.92/301,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,833.36

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