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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,439.26, 675,847.20 and 197,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,439.26, 675,847.20 and 197,589.24 is: 296,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,439.26 : 675,847.20 = 197,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,439.26/675,847.20 = 197,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,439.26x = 675,847.20 × 197,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,439.26x = 133,540,134,604.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,540,134,604.13/450,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,466.46

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