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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,002.80, 450,004.20 and 194,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,002.80, 450,004.20 and 194,940.40 is: 292,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,002.80 : 450,004.20 = 194,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,002.80/450,004.20 = 194,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,002.80x = 450,004.20 × 194,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,002.80x = 87,723,998,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723,998,749.68/300,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,410.60

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