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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,944.44, 451,460.34 and 160,626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,944.44, 451,460.34 and 160,626.52 is: 240,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,944.44 : 451,460.34 = 160,626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,944.44/451,460.34 = 160,626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,944.44x = 451,460.34 × 160,626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,944.44x = 72,516,503,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,516,503,332.22/300,944.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,963.09

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