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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,337.73, 450,728.54 and 241,878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,337.73, 450,728.54 and 241,878.95 is: 362,997.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,337.73 : 450,728.54 = 241,878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,337.73/450,728.54 = 241,878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,337.73x = 450,728.54 × 241,878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,337.73x = 109,021,745,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,021,745,990.23/300,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,997.17

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