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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,314.60, 675,253.74 and 183,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,314.60, 675,253.74 and 183,969.32 is: 275,864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,314.60 : 675,253.74 = 183,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,314.60/675,253.74 = 183,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,314.60x = 675,253.74 × 183,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,314.60x = 124,225,971,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,225,971,375.26/450,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,864.85

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