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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,120.58, 449,765.34 and 150,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,120.58, 449,765.34 and 150,170.14 is: 225,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,120.58 : 449,765.34 = 150,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,120.58/449,765.34 = 150,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,120.58x = 449,765.34 × 150,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,120.58x = 67,541,324,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,541,324,074.95/300,120.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,047.29

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