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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,866.98, 451,300.47 and 123,457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,866.98, 451,300.47 and 123,457.54 is: 185,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,866.98 : 451,300.47 = 123,457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,866.98/451,300.47 = 123,457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,866.98x = 451,300.47 × 123,457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,866.98x = 55,716,445,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,716,445,827.04/300,866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,186.31

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