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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,719.17, 675,096.15 and 225,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,719.17, 675,096.15 and 225,687.12 is: 338,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,719.17 : 675,096.15 = 225,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,719.17/675,096.15 = 225,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,719.17x = 675,096.15 × 225,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,719.17x = 152,360,506,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,360,506,973.85/450,719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,038.66

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