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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,155.80, 675,233.70 and 183,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,155.80, 675,233.70 and 183,741.40 is: 275,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,155.80 : 675,233.70 = 183,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,155.80/675,233.70 = 183,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,155.80x = 675,233.70 × 183,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,155.80x = 124,068,385,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,068,385,365.18/450,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,612.10

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