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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,986.04, 453,328.98 and 162,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,986.04, 453,328.98 and 162,018.04 is: 243,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,986.04 : 453,328.98 = 162,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,986.04/453,328.98 = 162,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,986.04x = 453,328.98 × 162,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,986.04x = 73,447,472,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,447,472,814.80/301,986.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,214.80

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