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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,750.65, 623,435.45 and 270,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,750.65, 623,435.45 and 270,427.50 is: 373,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,750.65 : 623,435.45 = 270,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,750.65/623,435.45 = 270,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,750.65x = 623,435.45 × 270,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,750.65x = 168,594,088,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,594,088,802.74/451,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,201.65

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