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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,072.60, 450,132.66 and 100,394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,072.60, 450,132.66 and 100,394.04 is: 150,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,072.60 : 450,132.66 = 100,394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,072.60/450,132.66 = 100,394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,072.60x = 450,132.66 × 100,394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,072.60x = 45,190,636,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190,636,273.35/300,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,599.01

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