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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,239.44, 450,288.36 and 110,596.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,239.44, 450,288.36 and 110,596.82 is: 165,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,239.44 : 450,288.36 = 110,596.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,239.44/450,288.36 = 110,596.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,239.44x = 450,288.36 × 110,596.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,239.44x = 49,800,460,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,800,460,699.02/300,239.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,869.15

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