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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,755.36, 623,441.93 and 270,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,755.36, 623,441.93 and 270,432.18 is: 373,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,755.36 : 623,441.93 = 270,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,755.36/623,441.93 = 270,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,755.36x = 623,441.93 × 270,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,755.36x = 168,598,758,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,598,758,881.15/451,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,208.10

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