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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,987.76, 453,055.76 and 150,256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,987.76, 453,055.76 and 150,256.44 is: 225,421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,987.76 : 453,055.76 = 150,256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,987.76/453,055.76 = 150,256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,987.76x = 453,055.76 × 150,256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,987.76x = 68,074,544,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,074,544,867.81/301,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,421.54

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