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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,850.67, 677,303.10 and 152,227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,850.67, 677,303.10 and 152,227.73 is: 228,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,850.67 : 677,303.10 = 152,227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,850.67/677,303.10 = 152,227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,850.67x = 677,303.10 × 152,227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,850.67x = 103,104,315,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,104,315,128.22/451,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,182.28

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