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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,865.76, 676,430.34 and 201,489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,865.76, 676,430.34 and 201,489.44 is: 302,293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,865.76 : 676,430.34 = 201,489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,865.76/676,430.34 = 201,489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,865.76x = 676,430.34 × 201,489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,865.76x = 136,293,570,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,293,570,405.61/450,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,293.02

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