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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,181.32, 450,271.89 and 113,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,181.32, 450,271.89 and 113,149.08 is: 169,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,181.32 : 450,271.89 = 113,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,181.32/450,271.89 = 113,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,181.32x = 450,271.89 × 113,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,181.32x = 50,947,850,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947,850,103.36/300,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,723.59

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