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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,965.60, 452,946.78 and 77,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,965.60, 452,946.78 and 77,325.60 is: 115,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,965.60 : 452,946.78 = 77,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,965.60/452,946.78 = 77,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,965.60x = 452,946.78 × 77,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,965.60x = 35,024,381,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,024,381,531.57/301,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,987.99

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