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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,655.16, 452,475.82 and 151,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,655.16, 452,475.82 and 151,855.23 is: 227,779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,655.16 : 452,475.82 = 151,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,655.16/452,475.82 = 151,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,655.16x = 452,475.82 × 151,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,655.16x = 68,710,819,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,710,819,715.54/301,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,779.36

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