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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,179.80, 675,269.70 and 183,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,179.80, 675,269.70 and 183,765.40 is: 275,648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,179.80 : 675,269.70 = 183,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,179.80/675,269.70 = 183,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,179.80x = 675,269.70 × 183,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,179.80x = 124,091,206,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,091,206,528.38/450,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,648.10

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