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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,046.48, 677,896.32 and 152,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,046.48, 677,896.32 and 152,446.08 is: 228,610.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,046.48 : 677,896.32 = 152,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,046.48/677,896.32 = 152,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,046.48x = 677,896.32 × 152,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,046.48x = 103,342,636,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,342,636,630.43/452,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,610.64

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