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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,249.37, 450,119.70 and 131,641.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,249.37, 450,119.70 and 131,641.92 is: 197,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,249.37 : 450,119.70 = 131,641.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,249.37/450,119.70 = 131,641.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,249.37x = 450,119.70 × 131,641.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,249.37x = 59,254,621,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,254,621,537.82/300,249.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,351.36

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