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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,048.92, 450,118.12 and 110,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,048.92, 450,118.12 and 110,494.70 is: 165,758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,048.92 : 450,118.12 = 110,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,048.92/450,118.12 = 110,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,048.92x = 450,118.12 × 110,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,048.92x = 49,735,666,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735,666,633.96/300,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,758.53

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