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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,309.60, 675,246.24 and 183,964.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,309.60, 675,246.24 and 183,964.32 is: 275,857.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,309.60 : 675,246.24 = 183,964.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,309.60/675,246.24 = 183,964.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,309.60x = 675,246.24 × 183,964.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,309.60x = 124,221,215,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,221,215,374.16/450,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,857.36

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