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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,280.96, 622,746.36 and 270,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,280.96, 622,746.36 and 270,092.72 is: 372,715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,280.96 : 622,746.36 = 270,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,280.96/622,746.36 = 270,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,280.96x = 622,746.36 × 270,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,280.96x = 168,199,258,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,199,258,242.50/451,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,715.17

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