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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,751.67, 679,263.32 and 182,740.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,751.67, 679,263.32 and 182,740.89 is: 274,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,751.67 : 679,263.32 = 182,740.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,751.67/679,263.32 = 182,740.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,751.67x = 679,263.32 × 182,740.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,751.67x = 124,129,183,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,129,183,641.16/452,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,166.15

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