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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,145.51, 454,593.16 and 103,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,145.51, 454,593.16 and 103,482 is: 155,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,145.51 : 454,593.16 = 103,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,145.51/454,593.16 = 103,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,145.51x = 454,593.16 × 103,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,145.51x = 47,042,209,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,042,209,383.12/303,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,180.29

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