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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,772.20, 450,666.12 and 182,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,772.20, 450,666.12 and 182,083.80 is: 272,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,772.20 : 450,666.12 = 182,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,772.20/450,666.12 = 182,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,772.20x = 450,666.12 × 182,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,772.20x = 82,058,999,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,058,999,660.86/300,772.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,827.74

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