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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,635.29, 450,994.34 and 101,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,635.29, 450,994.34 and 101,012.72 is: 151,532.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,635.29 : 450,994.34 = 101,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,635.29/450,994.34 = 101,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,635.29x = 450,994.34 × 101,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,635.29x = 45,556,162,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556,162,985.56/300,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,532.99

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