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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,961.68, 451,501.49 and 111,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,961.68, 451,501.49 and 111,423.60 is: 167,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,961.68 : 451,501.49 = 111,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,961.68/451,501.49 = 111,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,961.68x = 451,501.49 × 111,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,961.68x = 50,307,921,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307,921,699.72/300,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,157.24

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