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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,877.24, 677,342.82 and 152,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,877.24, 677,342.82 and 152,254.28 is: 228,222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,877.24 : 677,342.82 = 152,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,877.24/677,342.82 = 152,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,877.24x = 677,342.82 × 152,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,877.24x = 103,128,343,372.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,128,343,372.27/451,877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,222.04

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