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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,994.07, 452,991.18 and 88,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,994.07, 452,991.18 and 88,762 is: 133,143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,994.07 : 452,991.18 = 88,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,994.07/452,991.18 = 88,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,994.07x = 452,991.18 × 88,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,994.07x = 40,208,403,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208,403,119.16/301,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,143.02

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