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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,774.29, 452,731.49 and 88,533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,774.29, 452,731.49 and 88,533.59 is: 132,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,774.29 : 452,731.49 = 88,533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,774.29/452,731.49 = 88,533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,774.29x = 452,731.49 × 88,533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,774.29x = 40,081,944,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081,944,786.04/301,774.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,820.94

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