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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,216.53, 624,168.89 and 271,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,216.53, 624,168.89 and 271,035.73 is: 374,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,216.53 : 624,168.89 = 271,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,216.53/624,168.89 = 271,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,216.53x = 624,168.89 × 271,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,216.53x = 169,172,070,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,172,070,744.44/452,216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,095.28

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