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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,550.83, 675,997.53 and 301,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,550.83, 675,997.53 and 301,418.74 is: 451,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,550.83 : 675,997.53 = 301,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,550.83/675,997.53 = 301,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,550.83x = 675,997.53 × 301,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,550.83x = 203,758,323,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,758,323,735.71/451,550.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,241.17

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