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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,018.40, 675,027.60 and 183,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,018.40, 675,027.60 and 183,690.40 is: 275,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,018.40 : 675,027.60 = 183,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,018.40/675,027.60 = 183,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,018.40x = 675,027.60 × 183,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,018.40x = 123,996,089,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,996,089,855.04/450,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,535.60

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