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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,847.40, 677,298.20 and 152,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,847.40, 677,298.20 and 152,224.44 is: 228,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,847.40 : 677,298.20 = 152,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,847.40/677,298.20 = 152,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,847.40x = 677,298.20 × 152,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,847.40x = 103,101,338,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,101,338,446.89/451,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,177.34

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