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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,934.96, 450,016.06 and 180,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,934.96, 450,016.06 and 180,075.60 is: 270,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,934.96 : 450,016.06 = 180,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,934.96/450,016.06 = 180,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,934.96x = 450,016.06 × 180,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,934.96x = 81,036,912,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,036,912,014.14/299,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,181.62

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