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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,872.07, 451,336.86 and 84,730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,872.07, 451,336.86 and 84,730.25 is: 127,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,872.07 : 451,336.86 = 84,730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,872.07/451,336.86 = 84,730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,872.07x = 451,336.86 × 84,730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,872.07x = 38,241,886,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,886,110.36/300,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,103.48

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