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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,045.52, 675,848.58 and 330,543.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,045.52, 675,848.58 and 330,543.99 is: 495,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,045.52 : 675,848.58 = 330,543.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,045.52/675,848.58 = 330,543.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,045.52x = 675,848.58 × 330,543.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,045.52x = 223,397,688,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,397,688,785.02/451,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,288.57

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