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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,225.73, 678,353.04 and 227,463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,225.73, 678,353.04 and 227,463.42 is: 341,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,225.73 : 678,353.04 = 227,463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,225.73/678,353.04 = 227,463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,225.73x = 678,353.04 × 227,463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,225.73x = 154,300,502,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,300,502,445.80/452,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,202.40

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