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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,135.40, 675,203.10 and 117,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,135.40, 675,203.10 and 117,711.40 is: 176,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,135.40 : 675,203.10 = 117,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,135.40/675,203.10 = 117,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,135.40x = 675,203.10 × 117,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,135.40x = 79,479,102,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,479,102,185.34/450,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,567.10

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