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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,168.48, 450,319.88 and 158,080.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,168.48, 450,319.88 and 158,080.65 is: 237,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,168.48 : 450,319.88 = 158,080.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,168.48/450,319.88 = 158,080.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,168.48x = 450,319.88 × 158,080.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,168.48x = 71,186,856,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,186,856,296.32/300,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,156.34

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