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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,482.44, 450,068.60 and 150,461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,482.44, 450,068.60 and 150,461.08 is: 225,363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,482.44 : 450,068.60 = 150,461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,482.44/450,068.60 = 150,461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,482.44x = 450,068.60 × 150,461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,482.44x = 67,717,807,630.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,717,807,630.09/300,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,363.61

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