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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,055.96, 676,499.28 and 226,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,055.96, 676,499.28 and 226,356.08 is: 339,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,055.96 : 676,499.28 = 226,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,055.96/676,499.28 = 226,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,055.96x = 676,499.28 × 226,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,055.96x = 153,129,725,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,129,725,143.62/451,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,491.63

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