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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,218.34, 675,327.15 and 180,468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,218.34, 675,327.15 and 180,468.36 is: 270,702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,218.34 : 675,327.15 = 180,468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,218.34/675,327.15 = 180,468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,218.34x = 675,327.15 × 180,468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,218.34x = 121,875,183,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,875,183,223.97/450,218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,702.40

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