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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,742.06, 676,002.39 and 151,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,742.06, 676,002.39 and 151,215.94 is: 226,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,742.06 : 676,002.39 = 151,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,742.06/676,002.39 = 151,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,742.06x = 676,002.39 × 151,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,742.06x = 102,222,336,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,222,336,846.10/450,742.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,786.77

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