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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,308.92, 676,788.42 and 240,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,308.92, 676,788.42 and 240,832.04 is: 361,154.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,308.92 : 676,788.42 = 240,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,308.92/676,788.42 = 240,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,308.92x = 676,788.42 × 240,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,308.92x = 162,992,335,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,992,335,836.98/451,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,154.70

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