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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,801.03, 451,258.49 and 120,900.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,801.03, 451,258.49 and 120,900.47 is: 181,373.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,801.03 : 451,258.49 = 120,900.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,801.03/451,258.49 = 120,900.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,801.03x = 451,258.49 × 120,900.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,801.03x = 54,557,361,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,557,361,578.45/300,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,373.59

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