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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,028.34, 677,771.87 and 152,502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,028.34, 677,771.87 and 152,502.29 is: 228,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,028.34 : 677,771.87 = 152,502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,028.34/677,771.87 = 152,502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,028.34x = 677,771.87 × 152,502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,028.34x = 103,361,758,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,361,758,121.21/452,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,662.12

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