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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,015.24, 675,023.52 and 183,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,015.24, 675,023.52 and 183,775.76 is: 275,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,015.24 : 675,023.52 = 183,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,015.24/675,023.52 = 183,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,015.24x = 675,023.52 × 183,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,015.24x = 124,052,956,111.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,052,956,111.88/450,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,663.90

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