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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,376.08, 676,976.28 and 170,915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,376.08, 676,976.28 and 170,915.28 is: 256,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,376.08 : 676,976.28 = 170,915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,376.08/676,976.28 = 170,915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,376.08x = 676,976.28 × 170,915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,376.08x = 115,705,590,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,705,590,449.56/451,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,339.66

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