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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,733.35, 451,036.37 and 179,207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,733.35, 451,036.37 and 179,207.69 is: 268,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,733.35 : 451,036.37 = 179,207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,733.35/451,036.37 = 179,207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,733.35x = 451,036.37 × 179,207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,733.35x = 80,829,182,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,829,182,822.47/300,733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,773.59

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