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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,832.96, 451,426.82 and 111,426.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,832.96, 451,426.82 and 111,426.37 is: 167,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,832.96 : 451,426.82 = 111,426.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,832.96/451,426.82 = 111,426.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,832.96x = 451,426.82 × 111,426.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,832.96x = 50,300,851,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,851,873.24/300,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,205.26

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