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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,271.60, 652,852.20 and 302,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,271.60, 652,852.20 and 302,524.40 is: 452,708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,271.60 : 652,852.20 = 302,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,271.60/652,852.20 = 302,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,271.60x = 652,852.20 × 302,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,271.60x = 197,503,720,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,503,720,093.68/436,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,708.18

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