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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,588.82, 450,891.42 and 90,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,588.82, 450,891.42 and 90,226.78 is: 135,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,588.82 : 450,891.42 = 90,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,588.82/450,891.42 = 90,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,588.82x = 450,891.42 × 90,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,588.82x = 40,682,480,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,480,956.23/300,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,342.63

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