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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,736.14, 451,204.92 and 98,341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,736.14, 451,204.92 and 98,341.58 is: 147,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,736.14 : 451,204.92 = 98,341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,736.14/451,204.92 = 98,341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,736.14x = 451,204.92 × 98,341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,736.14x = 44,372,205,864.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372,205,864.59/300,736.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,545.31

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