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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,806.40, 451,266.49 and 120,905.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,806.40, 451,266.49 and 120,905.83 is: 181,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,806.40 : 451,266.49 = 120,905.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,806.40/451,266.49 = 120,905.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,806.40x = 451,266.49 × 120,905.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,806.40x = 54,560,747,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,560,747,268.30/300,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,381.61

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