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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,823.34, 679,357.55 and 153,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,823.34, 679,357.55 and 153,303.97 is: 229,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,823.34 : 679,357.55 = 153,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,823.34/679,357.55 = 153,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,823.34x = 679,357.55 × 153,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,823.34x = 104,148,209,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,148,209,464.47/452,823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,997.44

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