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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,738.78, 452,666.52 and 102,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,738.78, 452,666.52 and 102,091.70 is: 153,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,738.78 : 452,666.52 = 102,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,738.78/452,666.52 = 102,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,738.78x = 452,666.52 × 102,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,738.78x = 46,213,494,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213,494,559.88/301,738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,157.29

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