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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,754.64, 679,123.95 and 182,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,754.64, 679,123.95 and 182,876.14 is: 274,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,754.64 : 679,123.95 = 182,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,754.64/679,123.95 = 182,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,754.64x = 679,123.95 × 182,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,754.64x = 124,195,566,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,195,566,557.55/452,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,310.97

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