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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,231.35, 675,348.03 and 183,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,231.35, 675,348.03 and 183,991.84 is: 275,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,231.35 : 675,348.03 = 183,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,231.35/675,348.03 = 183,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,231.35x = 675,348.03 × 183,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,231.35x = 124,258,524,991.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,258,524,991.71/450,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,988.17

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