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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,983.52, 622,284.12 and 269,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,983.52, 622,284.12 and 269,770.32 is: 372,239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,983.52 : 622,284.12 = 269,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,983.52/622,284.12 = 269,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,983.52x = 622,284.12 × 269,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,983.52x = 167,873,786,183.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,873,786,183.32/450,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,239.29

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