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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,847.20, 676,270.80 and 113,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,847.20, 676,270.80 and 113,887.20 is: 170,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,847.20 : 676,270.80 = 113,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,847.20/676,270.80 = 113,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,847.20x = 676,270.80 × 113,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,847.20x = 77,018,587,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,018,587,853.76/450,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,830.80

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