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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,944.14, 451,611.83 and 130,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,944.14, 451,611.83 and 130,332.51 is: 195,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,944.14 : 451,611.83 = 130,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,944.14/451,611.83 = 130,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,944.14x = 451,611.83 × 130,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,944.14x = 58,859,701,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859,701,091.53/300,944.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,583.48

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