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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,663.08, 675,950.81 and 118,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,663.08, 675,950.81 and 118,239.08 is: 177,347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,663.08 : 675,950.81 = 118,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,663.08/675,950.81 = 118,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,663.08x = 675,950.81 × 118,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,663.08x = 79,923,797,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,923,797,928.71/450,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,347.12

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