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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,093.23, 676,427.95 and 261,607.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,093.23, 676,427.95 and 261,607.45 is: 392,288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,093.23 : 676,427.95 = 261,607.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,093.23/676,427.95 = 261,607.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,093.23x = 676,427.95 × 261,607.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,093.23x = 176,958,591,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,958,591,108.23/451,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,288.29

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