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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,649.30, 450,995 and 120,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,649.30, 450,995 and 120,734.72 is: 181,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,649.30 : 450,995 = 120,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,649.30/450,995 = 120,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,649.30x = 450,995 × 120,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,649.30x = 54,450,755,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,450,755,046.40/300,649.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,110.53

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