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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,949.58, 452,998.54 and 150,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,949.58, 452,998.54 and 150,218.26 is: 225,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,949.58 : 452,998.54 = 150,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,949.58/452,998.54 = 150,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,949.58x = 452,998.54 × 150,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,949.58x = 68,048,651,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,048,651,516.62/301,949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,364.28

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