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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,729.78, 452,217.34 and 152,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,729.78, 452,217.34 and 152,007.76 is: 227,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,729.78 : 452,217.34 = 152,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,729.78/452,217.34 = 152,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,729.78x = 452,217.34 × 152,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,729.78x = 68,740,544,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,740,544,886.56/301,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,821.55

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