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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,007.30, 651,010.95 and 118,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,007.30, 651,010.95 and 118,496.10 is: 177,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,007.30 : 651,010.95 = 118,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,007.30/651,010.95 = 118,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,007.30x = 651,010.95 × 118,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,007.30x = 77,142,258,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,142,258,632.30/434,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,744.15

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