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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,850.78, 677,303.26 and 152,227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,850.78, 677,303.26 and 152,227.82 is: 228,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,850.78 : 677,303.26 = 152,227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,850.78/677,303.26 = 152,227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,850.78x = 677,303.26 × 152,227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,850.78x = 103,104,394,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,104,394,981.61/451,850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,182.40

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