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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,237.57, 450,285.61 and 110,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,237.57, 450,285.61 and 110,594.96 is: 165,866.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,237.57 : 450,285.61 = 110,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,237.57/450,285.61 = 110,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,237.57x = 450,285.61 × 110,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,237.57x = 49,799,319,026.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799,319,026.53/300,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,866.38

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