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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,865.60, 452,510.40 and 112,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,865.60, 452,510.40 and 112,275.20 is: 168,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,865.60 : 452,510.40 = 112,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,865.60/452,510.40 = 112,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,865.60x = 452,510.40 × 112,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,865.60x = 50,805,695,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805,695,662.08/301,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,305.68

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