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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,631.80, 677,447.70 and 378,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,631.80, 677,447.70 and 378,148.60 is: 567,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,631.80 : 677,447.70 = 378,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,631.80/677,447.70 = 378,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,631.80x = 677,447.70 × 378,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,631.80x = 256,175,899,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,175,899,328.22/451,631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,222.90

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