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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,771.52, 623,344.32 and 260,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,771.52, 623,344.32 and 260,744.48 is: 359,769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,771.52 : 623,344.32 = 260,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,771.52/623,344.32 = 260,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,771.52x = 623,344.32 × 260,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,771.52x = 162,533,590,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,533,590,579.35/451,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,769.45

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