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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,743.13, 678,483.88 and 340,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,743.13, 678,483.88 and 340,292.14 is: 509,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,743.13 : 678,483.88 = 340,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,743.13/678,483.88 = 340,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,743.13x = 678,483.88 × 340,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,743.13x = 230,882,732,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,882,732,750.24/452,743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,964.08

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