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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,424.91, 621,584.68 and 243,692.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,424.91, 621,584.68 and 243,692.62 is: 336,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,424.91 : 621,584.68 = 243,692.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,424.91/621,584.68 = 243,692.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,424.91x = 621,584.68 × 243,692.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,424.91x = 151,475,598,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,475,598,654.60/450,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,294.90

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