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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,265.78, 678,546.08 and 227,510.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,265.78, 678,546.08 and 227,510.22 is: 341,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,265.78 : 678,546.08 = 227,510.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,265.78/678,546.08 = 227,510.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,265.78x = 678,546.08 × 227,510.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,265.78x = 154,376,167,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,376,167,940.94/452,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,339.48

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