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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,004.80, 675,007.20 and 290,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,004.80, 675,007.20 and 290,337.60 is: 435,506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,004.80 : 675,007.20 = 290,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,004.80/675,007.20 = 290,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,004.80x = 675,007.20 × 290,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,004.80x = 195,979,970,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,979,970,430.72/450,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,506.40

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