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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,155.68, 450,257.20 and 100,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,155.68, 450,257.20 and 100,476.80 is: 150,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,155.68 : 450,257.20 = 100,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,155.68/450,257.20 = 100,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,155.68x = 450,257.20 × 100,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,155.68x = 45,240,402,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,402,632.96/300,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,723.13

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