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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,948.46, 451,291.46 and 113,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,948.46, 451,291.46 and 113,828.74 is: 170,693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,948.46 : 451,291.46 = 113,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,948.46/451,291.46 = 113,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,948.46x = 451,291.46 × 113,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,948.46x = 51,369,938,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,369,938,264.56/300,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,693.47

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