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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,552.14, 450,112.62 and 173,925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,552.14, 450,112.62 and 173,925.44 is: 260,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,552.14 : 450,112.62 = 173,925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,552.14/450,112.62 = 173,925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,552.14x = 450,112.62 × 173,925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,552.14x = 78,286,035,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286,035,483.05/300,552.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,474.06

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