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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,001.80, 675,002.70 and 183,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,001.80, 675,002.70 and 183,587.40 is: 275,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,001.80 : 675,002.70 = 183,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,001.80/675,002.70 = 183,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,001.80x = 675,002.70 × 183,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,001.80x = 123,921,990,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,921,990,685.98/450,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,381.10

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