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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,001.80, 450,002.70 and 181,612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,001.80, 450,002.70 and 181,612.20 is: 272,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,001.80 : 450,002.70 = 181,612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,001.80/450,002.70 = 181,612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,001.80x = 450,002.70 × 181,612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,001.80x = 81,725,980,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725,980,352.94/300,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,418.30

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