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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,754.81, 452,632.82 and 112,256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,754.81, 452,632.82 and 112,256.73 is: 168,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,754.81 : 452,632.82 = 112,256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,754.81/452,632.82 = 112,256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,754.81x = 452,632.82 × 112,256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,754.81x = 50,811,080,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811,080,544.52/301,754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,385.32

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