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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,069, 450,107.82 and 78,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,069, 450,107.82 and 78,453 is: 117,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,069 : 450,107.82 = 78,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,069/450,107.82 = 78,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,069x = 450,107.82 × 78,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,069x = 35,312,308,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,308,802.46/300,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,680.63

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