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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,975.40, 451,317.30 and 167,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,975.40, 451,317.30 and 167,714.20 is: 251,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,975.40 : 451,317.30 = 167,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,975.40/451,317.30 = 167,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,975.40x = 451,317.30 × 167,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,975.40x = 75,692,319,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,692,319,915.66/300,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,490.06

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