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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,181.87, 675,023.52 and 184,129.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,181.87, 675,023.52 and 184,129.22 is: 276,091.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,181.87 : 675,023.52 = 184,129.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,181.87/675,023.52 = 184,129.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,181.87x = 675,023.52 × 184,129.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,181.87x = 124,291,551,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,291,551,764.56/450,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,091.87

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