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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,344.68, 450,531.98 and 89,962.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,344.68, 450,531.98 and 89,962.56 is: 134,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,344.68 : 450,531.98 = 89,962.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,344.68/450,531.98 = 89,962.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,344.68x = 450,531.98 × 89,962.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,344.68x = 40,531,010,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531,010,282.67/300,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,948.32

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