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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,309.92, 676,789.92 and 240,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,309.92, 676,789.92 and 240,833.04 is: 361,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,309.92 : 676,789.92 = 240,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,309.92/676,789.92 = 240,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,309.92x = 676,789.92 × 240,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,309.92x = 162,993,373,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,993,373,874.96/451,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,156.20

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