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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,191.82, 450,287.64 and 113,159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,191.82, 450,287.64 and 113,159.58 is: 169,739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,191.82 : 450,287.64 = 113,159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,191.82/450,287.64 = 113,159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,191.82x = 450,287.64 × 113,159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,191.82x = 50,954,360,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954,360,221.59/300,191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,739.34

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