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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,760.22, 677,771.55 and 215,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,760.22, 677,771.55 and 215,301.78 is: 323,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,760.22 : 677,771.55 = 215,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,760.22/677,771.55 = 215,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,760.22x = 677,771.55 × 215,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,760.22x = 145,925,421,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,925,421,148.36/451,760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,015.21

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