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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,046.73, 449,976.20 and 100,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,046.73, 449,976.20 and 100,320.53 is: 150,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,046.73 : 449,976.20 = 100,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,046.73/449,976.20 = 100,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,046.73x = 449,976.20 × 100,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,046.73x = 45,141,848,119.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,848,119.90/300,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,449.39

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