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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,753.64, 679,122.45 and 182,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,753.64, 679,122.45 and 182,875.14 is: 274,309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,753.64 : 679,122.45 = 182,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,753.64/679,122.45 = 182,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,753.64x = 679,122.45 × 182,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,753.64x = 124,194,613,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,194,613,120.89/452,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,309.47

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