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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,920.55, 450,998.10 and 123,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,920.55, 450,998.10 and 123,226.80 is: 184,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,920.55 : 450,998.10 = 123,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,920.55/450,998.10 = 123,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,920.55x = 450,998.10 × 123,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,920.55x = 55,575,052,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,575,052,669.08/300,920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,683.47

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