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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,147.54, 620,910.36 and 288,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,147.54, 620,910.36 and 288,746.94 is: 398,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,147.54 : 620,910.36 = 288,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,147.54/620,910.36 = 288,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,147.54x = 620,910.36 × 288,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,147.54x = 179,285,966,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,285,966,464.30/450,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,282.68

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