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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,337.23, 450,727.79 and 241,878.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,337.23, 450,727.79 and 241,878.45 is: 362,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,337.23 : 450,727.79 = 241,878.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,337.23/450,727.79 = 241,878.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,337.23x = 450,727.79 × 241,878.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,337.23x = 109,021,338,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,021,338,007.73/300,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,996.42

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