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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,753.57, 679,008.85 and 215,624.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,753.57, 679,008.85 and 215,624.45 is: 323,378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,753.57 : 679,008.85 = 215,624.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,753.57/679,008.85 = 215,624.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,753.57x = 679,008.85 × 215,624.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,753.57x = 146,410,909,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,410,909,826.38/452,753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,378.81

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