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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,632.38, 677,449.76 and 152,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,632.38, 677,449.76 and 152,323.22 is: 228,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,632.38 : 677,449.76 = 152,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,632.38/677,449.76 = 152,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,632.38x = 677,449.76 × 152,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,632.38x = 103,191,328,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,191,328,831.43/451,632.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,485.23

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