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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,764.10, 676,521.59 and 237,608.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,764.10, 676,521.59 and 237,608.55 is: 356,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,764.10 : 676,521.59 = 237,608.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,764.10/676,521.59 = 237,608.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,764.10x = 676,521.59 × 237,608.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,764.10x = 160,747,312,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,747,312,855.55/450,764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,610.73

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