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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,677.87, 451,016.49 and 123,185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,677.87, 451,016.49 and 123,185.20 is: 184,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,677.87 : 451,016.49 = 123,185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,677.87/451,016.49 = 123,185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,677.87x = 451,016.49 × 123,185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,677.87x = 55,558,556,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,558,556,523.95/300,677.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,777.67

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