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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,750.40, 623,435.10 and 270,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,750.40, 623,435.10 and 270,427.25 is: 373,201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,750.40 : 623,435.10 = 270,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,750.40/623,435.10 = 270,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,750.40x = 623,435.10 × 270,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,750.40x = 168,593,836,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,593,836,529.30/451,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,201.30

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