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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,132.80, 675,004.80 and 225,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,132.80, 675,004.80 and 225,406.40 is: 338,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,132.80 : 675,004.80 = 225,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,132.80/675,004.80 = 225,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,132.80x = 675,004.80 × 225,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,132.80x = 152,150,401,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150,401,950.72/450,132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,012.25

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