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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,674.87, 451,011.99 and 123,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,674.87, 451,011.99 and 123,182.20 is: 184,773.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,674.87 : 451,011.99 = 123,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,674.87/451,011.99 = 123,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,674.87x = 451,011.99 × 123,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,674.87x = 55,556,646,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,556,646,899.52/300,674.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,773.17

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