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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,038.20, 676,635.46 and 151,547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,038.20, 676,635.46 and 151,547.98 is: 227,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,038.20 : 676,635.46 = 151,547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,038.20/676,635.46 = 151,547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,038.20x = 676,635.46 × 151,547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,038.20x = 102,542,737,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,542,737,159.37/451,038.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,348.23

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