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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,046.72, 453,038.88 and 102,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,046.72, 453,038.88 and 102,361.92 is: 153,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,046.72 : 453,038.88 = 102,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,046.72/453,038.88 = 102,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,046.72x = 453,038.88 × 102,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,046.72x = 46,373,929,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,929,591.45/302,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,532.31

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