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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,242.52, 674,877.78 and 292,584.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,242.52, 674,877.78 and 292,584.12 is: 438,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,242.52 : 674,877.78 = 292,584.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,242.52/674,877.78 = 292,584.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,242.52x = 674,877.78 × 292,584.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,242.52x = 197,458,521,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,458,521,368.85/450,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,560.36

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