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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,043.20, 450,064.80 and 122,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,043.20, 450,064.80 and 122,458.80 is: 183,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,043.20 : 450,064.80 = 122,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,043.20/450,064.80 = 122,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,043.20x = 450,064.80 × 122,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,043.20x = 55,114,395,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,114,395,330.24/300,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,688.20

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