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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,719.55, 624,128.70 and 361,149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,719.55, 624,128.70 and 361,149.63 is: 497,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,719.55 : 624,128.70 = 361,149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,719.55/624,128.70 = 361,149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,719.55x = 624,128.70 × 361,149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,719.55x = 225,403,848,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,403,848,091.21/452,719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,888.48

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