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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,312.60, 675,250.74 and 183,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,312.60, 675,250.74 and 183,967.32 is: 275,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,312.60 : 675,250.74 = 183,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,312.60/675,250.74 = 183,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,312.60x = 675,250.74 × 183,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,312.60x = 124,224,068,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,224,068,965.82/450,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,861.85

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