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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,781.19, 451,174.34 and 240,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,781.19, 451,174.34 and 240,660.67 is: 360,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,781.19 : 451,174.34 = 240,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,781.19/451,174.34 = 240,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,781.19x = 451,174.34 × 240,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,781.19x = 108,579,918,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,579,918,932.45/300,781.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,993.05

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