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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,947.25, 622,288.98 and 269,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,947.25, 622,288.98 and 269,759.31 is: 372,256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,947.25 : 622,288.98 = 269,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,947.25/622,288.98 = 269,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,947.25x = 622,288.98 × 269,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,947.25x = 167,868,247,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,868,247,032.20/450,947.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,256.95

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