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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,849.44, 451,270.66 and 73,146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,849.44, 451,270.66 and 73,146.34 is: 109,718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,849.44 : 451,270.66 = 73,146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,849.44/451,270.66 = 73,146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,849.44x = 451,270.66 × 73,146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,849.44x = 33,008,797,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,797,128.38/300,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,718.66

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