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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,871.29, 452,822.42 and 77,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,871.29, 452,822.42 and 77,233.66 is: 115,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,871.29 : 452,822.42 = 77,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,871.29/452,822.42 = 77,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,871.29x = 452,822.42 × 77,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,871.29x = 34,973,131,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973,131,887.69/301,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,854.45

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