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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,391.39, 675,584.35 and 180,641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,391.39, 675,584.35 and 180,641.34 is: 270,960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,391.39 : 675,584.35 = 180,641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,391.39/675,584.35 = 180,641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,391.39x = 675,584.35 × 180,641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,391.39x = 122,038,461,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,038,461,815.43/450,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,960.91

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