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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,759.88, 675,143.18 and 308,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,759.88, 675,143.18 and 308,267.46 is: 461,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,759.88 : 675,143.18 = 308,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,759.88/675,143.18 = 308,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,759.88x = 675,143.18 × 308,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,759.88x = 208,124,673,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,124,673,234.92/450,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,719.60

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