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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,748.81, 452,707.95 and 88,521.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,748.81, 452,707.95 and 88,521.75 is: 132,807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,748.81 : 452,707.95 = 88,521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,748.81/452,707.95 = 88,521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,748.81x = 452,707.95 × 88,521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,748.81x = 40,074,499,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074,499,530.30/301,748.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,807.48

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