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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,029.09, 677,772.99 and 152,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,029.09, 677,772.99 and 152,503.04 is: 228,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,029.09 : 677,772.99 = 152,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,029.09/677,772.99 = 152,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,029.09x = 677,772.99 × 152,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,029.09x = 103,362,438,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362,438,016.03/452,029.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,663.25

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