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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,562.41, 450,873.69 and 111,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,562.41, 450,873.69 and 111,072.53 is: 166,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,562.41 : 450,873.69 = 111,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,562.41/450,873.69 = 111,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,562.41x = 450,873.69 × 111,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,562.41x = 50,079,679,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,079,679,204.37/300,562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,619.90

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