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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,707.20, 677,560.80 and 119,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,707.20, 677,560.80 and 119,283.20 is: 178,924.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,707.20 : 677,560.80 = 119,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,707.20/677,560.80 = 119,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,707.20x = 677,560.80 × 119,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,707.20x = 80,821,620,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821,620,418.56/451,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,924.80

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