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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,145.03, 450,241.25 and 100,466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,145.03, 450,241.25 and 100,466.16 is: 150,707.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,145.03 : 450,241.25 = 100,466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,145.03/450,241.25 = 100,466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,145.03x = 450,241.25 × 100,466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,145.03x = 45,234,009,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234,009,461.10/300,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,707.17

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