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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,550.08, 676,013.04 and 197,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,550.08, 676,013.04 and 197,699.94 is: 296,632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,550.08 : 676,013.04 = 197,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,550.08/676,013.04 = 197,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,550.08x = 676,013.04 × 197,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,550.08x = 133,647,737,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,647,737,447.22/450,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,632.37

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