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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,662, 678,096.30 and 310,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,662, 678,096.30 and 310,157.08 is: 464,621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,662 : 678,096.30 = 310,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,662/678,096.30 = 310,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,662x = 678,096.30 × 310,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,662x = 210,316,368,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,316,368,366.80/452,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,621.21

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