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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,168.76, 624,002.76 and 271,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,168.76, 624,002.76 and 271,071.12 is: 374,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,168.76 : 624,002.76 = 271,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,168.76/624,002.76 = 271,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,168.76x = 624,002.76 × 271,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,168.76x = 169,149,127,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,149,127,036.29/452,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,084.06

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