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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,002.95, 676,015.38 and 225,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,002.95, 676,015.38 and 225,820.52 is: 338,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,002.95 : 676,015.38 = 225,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,002.95/676,015.38 = 225,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,002.95x = 676,015.38 × 225,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,002.95x = 152,658,141,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,658,141,259.52/451,002.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,485.91

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