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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,867.48, 677,803.55 and 152,350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,867.48, 677,803.55 and 152,350.67 is: 228,526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,867.48 : 677,803.55 = 152,350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,867.48/677,803.55 = 152,350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,867.48x = 677,803.55 × 152,350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,867.48x = 103,263,825,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,263,825,903.63/451,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,526.79

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