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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,306.68, 678,538.22 and 152,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,306.68, 678,538.22 and 152,789.44 is: 229,210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,306.68 : 678,538.22 = 152,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,306.68/678,538.22 = 152,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,306.68x = 678,538.22 × 152,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,306.68x = 103,673,474,652.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,673,474,652.40/452,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,210.58

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