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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,854.86, 622,072.92 and 267,000.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,854.86, 622,072.92 and 267,000.58 is: 368,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,854.86 : 622,072.92 = 267,000.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,854.86/622,072.92 = 267,000.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,854.86x = 622,072.92 × 267,000.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,854.86x = 166,093,830,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,093,830,442.29/450,854.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,397.56

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