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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,581.86, 450,941.91 and 90,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,581.86, 450,941.91 and 90,223.78 is: 135,356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,581.86 : 450,941.91 = 90,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,581.86/450,941.91 = 90,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,581.86x = 450,941.91 × 90,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,581.86x = 40,685,683,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,685,683,680.62/300,581.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,356.42

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