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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,034.99, 678,273.75 and 182,151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,034.99, 678,273.75 and 182,151.90 is: 273,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,034.99 : 678,273.75 = 182,151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,034.99/678,273.75 = 182,151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,034.99x = 678,273.75 × 182,151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,034.99x = 123,548,852,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,548,852,282.63/452,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,317.01

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