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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,287.73, 675,431.46 and 169,739.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,287.73, 675,431.46 and 169,739.37 is: 254,609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,287.73 : 675,431.46 = 169,739.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,287.73/675,431.46 = 169,739.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,287.73x = 675,431.46 × 169,739.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,287.73x = 114,647,310,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,647,310,498.58/450,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,609.00

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