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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,700.52, 675,832.08 and 225,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,700.52, 675,832.08 and 225,964.40 is: 338,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,700.52 : 675,832.08 = 225,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,700.52/675,832.08 = 225,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,700.52x = 675,832.08 × 225,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,700.52x = 152,713,990,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,713,990,457.95/450,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,836.95

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