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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,248.80, 678,176.37 and 227,468.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,248.80, 678,176.37 and 227,468.94 is: 341,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,248.80 : 678,176.37 = 227,468.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,248.80/678,176.37 = 227,468.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,248.80x = 678,176.37 × 227,468.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,248.80x = 154,264,060,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,264,060,016.95/452,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,104.41

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