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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,228.26, 678,356.82 and 227,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,228.26, 678,356.82 and 227,465.92 is: 341,206.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,228.26 : 678,356.82 = 227,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,228.26/678,356.82 = 227,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,228.26x = 678,356.82 × 227,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,228.26x = 154,303,058,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,303,058,149.57/452,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,206.14

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