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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,216.76, 678,318.12 and 152,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,216.76, 678,318.12 and 152,907.54 is: 229,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,216.76 : 678,318.12 = 152,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,216.76/678,318.12 = 152,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,216.76x = 678,318.12 × 152,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,216.76x = 103,719,955,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,719,955,066.63/452,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,358.94

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