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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,239.52, 674,873.28 and 292,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,239.52, 674,873.28 and 292,581.12 is: 438,555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,239.52 : 674,873.28 = 292,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,239.52/674,873.28 = 292,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,239.52x = 674,873.28 × 292,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,239.52x = 197,455,180,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,455,180,120.47/450,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,555.86

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