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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,486.82, 453,798.51 and 100,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,486.82, 453,798.51 and 100,082.44 is: 150,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,486.82 : 453,798.51 = 100,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,486.82/453,798.51 = 100,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,486.82x = 453,798.51 × 100,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,486.82x = 45,417,262,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,417,262,149.16/302,486.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,146.25

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