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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,787.16, 676,226.08 and 166,552.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,787.16, 676,226.08 and 166,552.34 is: 249,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,787.16 : 676,226.08 = 166,552.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,787.16/676,226.08 = 166,552.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,787.16x = 676,226.08 × 166,552.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,787.16x = 112,627,035,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,627,035,993.03/450,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,845.26

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