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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,577.09, 679,151.52 and 253,028.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,577.09, 679,151.52 and 253,028.37 is: 379,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,577.09 : 679,151.52 = 253,028.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,577.09/679,151.52 = 253,028.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,577.09x = 679,151.52 × 253,028.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,577.09x = 171,844,602,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,844,602,088.62/452,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,702.39

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