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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,867.95, 677,036.48 and 299,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,867.95, 677,036.48 and 299,958.93 is: 449,430.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,867.95 : 677,036.48 = 299,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,867.95/677,036.48 = 299,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,867.95x = 677,036.48 × 299,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,867.95x = 203,083,136,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,083,136,611.97/451,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,430.27

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