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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,126.80, 675,082.20 and 260,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,126.80, 675,082.20 and 260,176.40 is: 390,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,126.80 : 675,082.20 = 260,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,126.80/675,082.20 = 260,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,126.80x = 675,082.20 × 260,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,126.80x = 175,640,456,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,640,456,500.08/450,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,202.18

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