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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,775.29, 452,732.99 and 88,534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,775.29, 452,732.99 and 88,534.59 is: 132,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,775.29 : 452,732.99 = 88,534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,775.29/452,732.99 = 88,534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,775.29x = 452,732.99 × 88,534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,775.29x = 40,082,529,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082,529,649.12/301,775.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,822.44

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