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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,912.80, 451,369.12 and 123,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,912.80, 451,369.12 and 123,298.56 is: 184,947.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,912.80 : 451,369.12 = 123,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,912.80/451,369.12 = 123,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,912.80x = 451,369.12 × 123,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,912.80x = 55,653,162,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,653,162,524.47/300,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,947.81

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