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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,851.67, 677,304.60 and 152,228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,851.67, 677,304.60 and 152,228.73 is: 228,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,851.67 : 677,304.60 = 152,228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,851.67/677,304.60 = 152,228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,851.67x = 677,304.60 × 152,228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,851.67x = 103,105,219,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,105,219,081.16/451,851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,183.77

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