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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,271.97, 675,443.43 and 150,753.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,271.97, 675,443.43 and 150,753.81 is: 226,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,271.97 : 675,443.43 = 150,753.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,271.97/675,443.43 = 150,753.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,271.97x = 675,443.43 × 150,753.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,271.97x = 101,825,670,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,825,670,511.97/450,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,142.59

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