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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,652.85, 675,979.27 and 151,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,652.85, 675,979.27 and 151,132.56 is: 226,698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,652.85 : 675,979.27 = 151,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,652.85/675,979.27 = 151,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,652.85x = 675,979.27 × 151,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,652.85x = 102,162,476,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,162,476,464.21/450,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,698.84

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