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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,140.66, 450,097.98 and 122,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,140.66, 450,097.98 and 122,552.62 is: 183,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,140.66 : 450,097.98 = 122,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,140.66/450,097.98 = 122,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,140.66x = 450,097.98 × 122,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,140.66x = 55,160,686,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,160,686,705.71/300,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,782.79

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