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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,991.34, 451,482.42 and 73,289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,991.34, 451,482.42 and 73,289.10 is: 109,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,991.34 : 451,482.42 = 73,289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,991.34/451,482.42 = 73,289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,991.34x = 451,482.42 × 73,289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,991.34x = 33,088,740,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088,740,227.62/300,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,932.53

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