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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,002.80, 675,011.40 and 117,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,002.80, 675,011.40 and 117,578.80 is: 176,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,002.80 : 675,011.40 = 117,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,002.80/675,011.40 = 117,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,002.80x = 675,011.40 × 117,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,002.80x = 79,367,030,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,367,030,398.32/450,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,370.08

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