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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,140.71, 450,211.77 and 122,647.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,140.71, 450,211.77 and 122,647.70 is: 183,971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,140.71 : 450,211.77 = 122,647.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,140.71/450,211.77 = 122,647.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,140.71x = 450,211.77 × 122,647.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,140.71x = 55,217,439,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,217,439,228.96/300,140.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,971.84

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