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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,677.26, 679,017.38 and 168,430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,677.26, 679,017.38 and 168,430.44 is: 252,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,677.26 : 679,017.38 = 168,430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,677.26/679,017.38 = 168,430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,677.26x = 679,017.38 × 168,430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,677.26x = 114,367,195,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,367,195,238.90/452,677.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,646.21

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