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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,231.23, 675,097.62 and 184,178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,231.23, 675,097.62 and 184,178.63 is: 276,165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,231.23 : 675,097.62 = 184,178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,231.23/675,097.62 = 184,178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,231.23x = 675,097.62 × 184,178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,231.23x = 124,338,554,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,338,554,767.86/450,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,165.99

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