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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,022.34, 675,034.16 and 183,782.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,022.34, 675,034.16 and 183,782.87 is: 275,674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,022.34 : 675,034.16 = 183,782.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,022.34/675,034.16 = 183,782.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,022.34x = 675,034.16 × 183,782.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,022.34x = 124,059,712,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,059,712,357.13/450,022.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,674.57

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