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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,947.66, 451,290.25 and 113,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,947.66, 451,290.25 and 113,827.94 is: 170,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,947.66 : 451,290.25 = 113,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,947.66/451,290.25 = 113,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,947.66x = 451,290.25 × 113,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,947.66x = 51,369,437,243.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,369,437,243.13/300,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,692.27

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