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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,310.60, 675,247.74 and 183,965.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,310.60, 675,247.74 and 183,965.32 is: 275,858.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,310.60 : 675,247.74 = 183,965.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,310.60/675,247.74 = 183,965.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,310.60x = 675,247.74 × 183,965.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,310.60x = 124,222,166,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,222,166,568.38/450,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,858.86

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