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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,836.28, 675,787.86 and 213,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,836.28, 675,787.86 and 213,998.76 is: 320,776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,836.28 : 675,787.86 = 213,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,836.28/675,787.86 = 213,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,836.28x = 675,787.86 × 213,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,836.28x = 144,617,764,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,617,764,063.05/450,836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,776.68

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