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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,949.65, 451,293.24 and 113,829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,949.65, 451,293.24 and 113,829.93 is: 170,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,949.65 : 451,293.24 = 113,829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,949.65/451,293.24 = 113,829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,949.65x = 451,293.24 × 113,829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,949.65x = 51,370,677,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,677,349.52/300,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,695.26

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