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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,316.80, 454,975.20 and 81,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,316.80, 454,975.20 and 81,700.80 is: 122,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,316.80 : 454,975.20 = 81,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,316.80/454,975.20 = 81,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,316.80x = 454,975.20 × 81,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,316.80x = 37,171,837,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,171,837,820.16/303,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,551.20

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