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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,656.01, 450,983.70 and 123,163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,656.01, 450,983.70 and 123,163.32 is: 184,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,656.01 : 450,983.70 = 123,163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,656.01/450,983.70 = 123,163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,656.01x = 450,983.70 × 123,163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,656.01x = 55,544,649,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,649,757.88/300,656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,744.85

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