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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,949.66, 451,293.25 and 113,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,949.66, 451,293.25 and 113,829.94 is: 170,695.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,949.66 : 451,293.25 = 113,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,949.66/451,293.25 = 113,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,949.66x = 451,293.25 × 113,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,949.66x = 51,370,683,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370,683,569.91/300,949.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,695.27

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