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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,375.89, 450,493.76 and 87,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,375.89, 450,493.76 and 87,086.56 is: 130,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,375.89 : 450,493.76 = 87,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,375.89/450,493.76 = 87,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,375.89x = 450,493.76 × 87,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,375.89x = 39,231,952,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,231,952,317.65/300,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,609.52

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