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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,347.52, 450,520.92 and 138,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,347.52, 450,520.92 and 138,225.24 is: 207,337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,347.52 : 450,520.92 = 138,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,347.52/450,520.92 = 138,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,347.52x = 450,520.92 × 138,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,347.52x = 62,273,362,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,273,362,292.02/300,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,337.69

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