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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,948.60, 452,923.98 and 91,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,948.60, 452,923.98 and 91,588.36 is: 137,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,948.60 : 452,923.98 = 91,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,948.60/452,923.98 = 91,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,948.60x = 452,923.98 × 91,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,948.60x = 41,482,564,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,482,564,532.87/301,948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,382.87

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