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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,466.64, 622,809.26 and 270,142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,466.64, 622,809.26 and 270,142.04 is: 372,667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,466.64 : 622,809.26 = 270,142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,466.64/622,809.26 = 270,142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,466.64x = 622,809.26 × 270,142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,466.64x = 168,246,964,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,246,964,027.29/451,466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,667.54

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