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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,671.08, 675,962.80 and 118,247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,671.08, 675,962.80 and 118,247.08 is: 177,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,671.08 : 675,962.80 = 118,247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,671.08/675,962.80 = 118,247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,671.08x = 675,962.80 × 118,247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,671.08x = 79,930,627,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,930,627,288.62/450,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,359.12

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