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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,847.40, 677,298.19 and 152,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,847.40, 677,298.19 and 152,224.45 is: 228,177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,847.40 : 677,298.19 = 152,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,847.40/677,298.19 = 152,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,847.40x = 677,298.19 × 152,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,847.40x = 103,101,342,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,101,342,384.94/451,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,177.35

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