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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,753.67, 679,266.32 and 182,742.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,753.67, 679,266.32 and 182,742.90 is: 274,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,753.67 : 679,266.32 = 182,742.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,753.67/679,266.32 = 182,742.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,753.67x = 679,266.32 × 182,742.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,753.67x = 124,131,096,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,131,096,275.41/452,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,169.17

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