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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,752.17, 679,264.07 and 182,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,752.17, 679,264.07 and 182,741.40 is: 274,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,752.17 : 679,264.07 = 182,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,752.17/679,264.07 = 182,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,752.17x = 679,264.07 × 182,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,752.17x = 124,129,666,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,129,666,207.79/452,752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,166.92

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