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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,955.20, 453,127.20 and 175,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,955.20, 453,127.20 and 175,595.20 is: 263,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,955.20 : 453,127.20 = 175,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,955.20/453,127.20 = 175,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,955.20x = 453,127.20 × 175,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,955.20x = 79,566,961,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,566,961,309.44/301,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,505.85

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