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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,786.24, 676,291.68 and 135,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,786.24, 676,291.68 and 135,248.96 is: 202,907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,786.24 : 676,291.68 = 135,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,786.24/676,291.68 = 135,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,786.24x = 676,291.68 × 135,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,786.24x = 91,467,746,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,467,746,376.65/450,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,907.14

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