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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,927, 676,435.32 and 166,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,927, 676,435.32 and 166,692.06 is: 250,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,927 : 676,435.32 = 166,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,927/676,435.32 = 166,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,927x = 676,435.32 × 166,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,927x = 112,756,396,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,756,396,947.56/450,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,054.66

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