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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,804.20, 623,509.44 and 270,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,804.20, 623,509.44 and 270,481.20 is: 373,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,804.20 : 623,509.44 = 270,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,804.20/623,509.44 = 270,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,804.20x = 623,509.44 × 270,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,804.20x = 168,647,581,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,647,581,542.53/451,804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,275.82

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