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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,617.40, 450,712.52 and 150,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,617.40, 450,712.52 and 150,749.60 is: 226,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,617.40 : 450,712.52 = 150,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,617.40/450,712.52 = 150,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,617.40x = 450,712.52 × 150,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,617.40x = 67,944,732,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944,732,104.99/300,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,017.30

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