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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,767.35, 678,191.43 and 309,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,767.35, 678,191.43 and 309,942.59 is: 464,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,767.35 : 678,191.43 = 309,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,767.35/678,191.43 = 309,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,767.35x = 678,191.43 × 309,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,767.35x = 210,200,406,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,200,406,101.33/452,767.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,256.98

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