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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,003.80, 450,005.70 and 181,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,003.80, 450,005.70 and 181,614.20 is: 272,421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,003.80 : 450,005.70 = 181,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,003.80/450,005.70 = 181,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,003.80x = 450,005.70 × 181,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,003.80x = 81,727,425,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,727,425,200.94/300,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,421.30

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