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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,562.02, 451,071.45 and 111,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,562.02, 451,071.45 and 111,201.44 is: 166,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,562.02 : 451,071.45 = 111,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,562.02/451,071.45 = 111,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,562.02x = 451,071.45 × 111,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,562.02x = 50,159,792,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,159,792,527.53/300,562.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,886.66

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