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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,264.27, 678,543.83 and 227,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,264.27, 678,543.83 and 227,508.71 is: 341,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,264.27 : 678,543.83 = 227,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,264.27/678,543.83 = 227,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,264.27x = 678,543.83 × 227,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,264.27x = 154,374,630,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,374,630,304.22/452,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,337.22

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