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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,124.82, 450,313.60 and 131,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,124.82, 450,313.60 and 131,558.16 is: 197,392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,124.82 : 450,313.60 = 131,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,124.82/450,313.60 = 131,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,124.82x = 450,313.60 × 131,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,124.82x = 59,242,428,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242,428,638.98/300,124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,392.63

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