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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,809.81, 451,215.72 and 76,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,809.81, 451,215.72 and 76,170.12 is: 114,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,809.81 : 451,215.72 = 76,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,809.81/451,215.72 = 76,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,809.81x = 451,215.72 × 76,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,809.81x = 34,369,155,538.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369,155,538.29/300,809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,255.44

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