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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,257.65, 677,588.22 and 274,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,257.65, 677,588.22 and 274,403.52 is: 411,120.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,257.65 : 677,588.22 = 274,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,257.65/677,588.22 = 274,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,257.65x = 677,588.22 × 274,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,257.65x = 185,932,592,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,932,592,678.53/452,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,120.95

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