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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,003.72, 449,853.90 and 100,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,003.72, 449,853.90 and 100,254.60 is: 150,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,003.72 : 449,853.90 = 100,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,003.72/449,853.90 = 100,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,003.72x = 449,853.90 × 100,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,003.72x = 45,099,922,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099,922,802.94/300,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,331.21

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