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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,145.23, 450,218.52 and 122,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,145.23, 450,218.52 and 122,652.23 is: 183,978.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,145.23 : 450,218.52 = 122,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,145.23/450,218.52 = 122,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,145.23x = 450,218.52 × 122,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,145.23x = 55,220,303,214.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,220,303,214.21/300,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,978.61

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