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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,510.93, 621,692.51 and 266,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,510.93, 621,692.51 and 266,758.73 is: 368,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,510.93 : 621,692.51 = 266,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,510.93/621,692.51 = 266,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,510.93x = 621,692.51 × 266,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,510.93x = 165,841,899,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841,899,975.86/450,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,119.59

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