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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,308.08, 624,265.74 and 338,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,308.08, 624,265.74 and 338,159.64 is: 466,720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,308.08 : 624,265.74 = 338,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,308.08/624,265.74 = 338,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,308.08x = 624,265.74 × 338,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,308.08x = 211,101,477,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,101,477,902.73/452,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,720.55

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