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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,160.08, 450,260.64 and 100,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,160.08, 450,260.64 and 100,472.40 is: 150,715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,160.08 : 450,260.64 = 100,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,160.08/450,260.64 = 100,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,160.08x = 450,260.64 × 100,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,160.08x = 45,238,767,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238,767,126.34/300,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,715.47

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