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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,481.44, 450,067.10 and 150,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,481.44, 450,067.10 and 150,460.08 is: 225,362.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,481.44 : 450,067.10 = 150,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,481.44/450,067.10 = 150,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,481.44x = 450,067.10 × 150,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,481.44x = 67,717,131,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717,131,871.37/300,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,362.11

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