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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,303.54, 450,454.95 and 182,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,303.54, 450,454.95 and 182,008.62 is: 273,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,303.54 : 450,454.95 = 182,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,303.54/450,454.95 = 182,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,303.54x = 450,454.95 × 182,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,303.54x = 81,986,683,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,986,683,821.67/300,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,012.71

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