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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,089.16, 676,371.36 and 170,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,089.16, 676,371.36 and 170,628.28 is: 255,843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,089.16 : 676,371.36 = 170,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,089.16/676,371.36 = 170,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,089.16x = 676,371.36 × 170,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,089.16x = 115,408,081,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,408,081,798.06/451,089.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,843.17

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