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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,921.12, 676,061.28 and 226,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,921.12, 676,061.28 and 226,119.36 is: 339,018.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,921.12 : 676,061.28 = 226,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,921.12/676,061.28 = 226,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,921.12x = 676,061.28 × 226,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,921.12x = 152,870,543,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,870,543,954.38/450,921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,018.37

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