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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,549.83, 675,996.03 and 301,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,549.83, 675,996.03 and 301,417.74 is: 451,239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,549.83 : 675,996.03 = 301,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,549.83/675,996.03 = 301,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,549.83x = 675,996.03 × 301,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,549.83x = 203,757,195,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,757,195,611.57/451,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,239.67

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