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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,814.10, 452,433.15 and 112,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,814.10, 452,433.15 and 112,223.70 is: 168,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,814.10 : 452,433.15 = 112,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,814.10/452,433.15 = 112,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,814.10x = 452,433.15 × 112,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,814.10x = 50,773,722,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,773,722,095.66/301,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,228.46

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