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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,864.60, 676,044.12 and 308,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,864.60, 676,044.12 and 308,870.28 is: 463,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,864.60 : 676,044.12 = 308,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,864.60/676,044.12 = 308,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,864.60x = 676,044.12 × 308,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,864.60x = 208,809,936,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,809,936,636.75/450,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,132.25

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