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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,382.87, 675,545.14 and 169,892.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,382.87, 675,545.14 and 169,892.83 is: 254,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,382.87 : 675,545.14 = 169,892.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,382.87/675,545.14 = 169,892.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,382.87x = 675,545.14 × 169,892.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,382.87x = 114,770,275,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,770,275,627.35/450,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,828.24

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