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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,142.79, 676,647.36 and 273,602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,142.79, 676,647.36 and 273,602.13 is: 410,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,142.79 : 676,647.36 = 273,602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,142.79/676,647.36 = 273,602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,142.79x = 676,647.36 × 273,602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,142.79x = 185,132,158,954.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,132,158,954.88/451,142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,362.67

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