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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,228.73, 678,357.54 and 227,466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,228.73, 678,357.54 and 227,466.42 is: 341,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,228.73 : 678,357.54 = 227,466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,228.73/678,357.54 = 227,466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,228.73x = 678,357.54 × 227,466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,228.73x = 154,303,561,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,303,561,103.81/452,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,206.90

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