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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,441.96, 450,747.72 and 150,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,441.96, 450,747.72 and 150,501.24 is: 225,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,441.96 : 450,747.72 = 150,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,441.96/450,747.72 = 150,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,441.96x = 450,747.72 × 150,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,441.96x = 67,838,090,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838,090,787.17/300,441.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,794.33

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