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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,318.72, 450,363.36 and 122,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,318.72, 450,363.36 and 122,730.24 is: 184,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,318.72 : 450,363.36 = 122,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,318.72/450,363.36 = 122,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,318.72x = 450,363.36 × 122,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,318.72x = 55,273,203,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,273,203,260.01/300,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,048.48

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