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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,371.99, 675,176.45 and 197,460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,371.99, 675,176.45 and 197,460.81 is: 296,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,371.99 : 675,176.45 = 197,460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,371.99/675,176.45 = 197,460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,371.99x = 675,176.45 × 197,460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,371.99x = 133,320,890,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,320,890,454.59/450,371.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,023.94

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