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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,169.26, 624,003.45 and 271,071.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,169.26, 624,003.45 and 271,071.62 is: 374,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,169.26 : 624,003.45 = 271,071.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,169.26/624,003.45 = 271,071.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,169.26x = 624,003.45 × 271,071.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,169.26x = 169,149,626,077.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,149,626,077.09/452,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,084.75

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