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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,849.86, 452,840.12 and 91,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,849.86, 452,840.12 and 91,503.66 is: 137,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,849.86 : 452,840.12 = 91,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,849.86/452,840.12 = 91,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,849.86x = 452,840.12 × 91,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,849.86x = 41,436,528,374.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,528,374.84/301,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,275.29

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