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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,985.52, 622,286.88 and 269,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,985.52, 622,286.88 and 269,772.32 is: 372,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,985.52 : 622,286.88 = 269,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,985.52/622,286.88 = 269,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,985.52x = 622,286.88 × 269,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,985.52x = 167,875,775,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,875,775,323.16/450,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,242.05

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