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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,668.72, 451,024.14 and 120,754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,668.72, 451,024.14 and 120,754.16 is: 181,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,668.72 : 451,024.14 = 120,754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,668.72/451,024.14 = 120,754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,668.72x = 451,024.14 × 120,754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,668.72x = 54,463,041,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,463,041,165.42/300,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,139.70

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