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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,750.67, 679,261.82 and 182,739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,750.67, 679,261.82 and 182,739.89 is: 274,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,750.67 : 679,261.82 = 182,739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,750.67/679,261.82 = 182,739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,750.67x = 679,261.82 × 182,739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,750.67x = 124,128,231,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,128,231,052.46/452,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,164.65

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