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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,047.34, 678,060.07 and 115,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,047.34, 678,060.07 and 115,088.72 is: 172,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,047.34 : 678,060.07 = 115,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,047.34/678,060.07 = 115,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,047.34x = 678,060.07 × 115,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,047.34x = 78,037,065,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,037,065,539.41/452,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,630.29

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