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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,785.54, 451,235.22 and 120,884.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,785.54, 451,235.22 and 120,884.95 is: 181,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,785.54 : 451,235.22 = 120,884.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,785.54/451,235.22 = 120,884.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,785.54x = 451,235.22 × 120,884.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,785.54x = 54,547,545,879.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,547,545,879.85/300,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,350.29

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