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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,741.85, 450,638.16 and 110,941.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,741.85, 450,638.16 and 110,941.03 is: 166,236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,741.85 : 450,638.16 = 110,941.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,741.85/450,638.16 = 110,941.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,741.85x = 450,638.16 × 110,941.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,741.85x = 49,994,261,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994,261,627.70/300,741.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,236.46

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