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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,337.28, 676,989.46 and 181,548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,337.28, 676,989.46 and 181,548.96 is: 272,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,337.28 : 676,989.46 = 181,548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,337.28/676,989.46 = 181,548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,337.28x = 676,989.46 × 181,548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,337.28x = 122,906,732,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,906,732,393.96/451,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,316.82

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