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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,533.10, 450,799.65 and 122,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,533.10, 450,799.65 and 122,981.10 is: 184,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,533.10 : 450,799.65 = 122,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,533.10/450,799.65 = 122,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,533.10x = 450,799.65 × 122,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,533.10x = 55,439,836,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439,836,836.62/300,533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,471.65

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