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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,229.10, 674,200.58 and 270,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,229.10, 674,200.58 and 270,201.20 is: 404,615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,229.10 : 674,200.58 = 270,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,229.10/674,200.58 = 270,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,229.10x = 674,200.58 × 270,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,229.10x = 182,169,805,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,169,805,756.70/450,229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,615.80

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