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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,992.52, 451,484.20 and 73,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,992.52, 451,484.20 and 73,290.28 is: 109,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,992.52 : 451,484.20 = 73,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,992.52/451,484.20 = 73,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,992.52x = 451,484.20 × 73,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,992.52x = 33,089,403,433.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,403,433.58/300,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,934.30

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