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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,046.44, 674,999.10 and 150,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,046.44, 674,999.10 and 150,532.20 is: 225,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,046.44 : 674,999.10 = 150,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,046.44/674,999.10 = 150,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,046.44x = 674,999.10 × 150,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,046.44x = 101,609,099,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,609,099,521.02/450,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,774.70

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