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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,165.22, 624,052.89 and 270,884.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,165.22, 624,052.89 and 270,884.79 is: 373,859.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,165.22 : 624,052.89 = 270,884.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,165.22/624,052.89 = 270,884.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,165.22x = 624,052.89 × 270,884.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,165.22x = 169,046,436,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,046,436,056.54/452,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,859.88

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