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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,824.80, 679,237.20 and 406,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,824.80, 679,237.20 and 406,168.80 is: 609,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,824.80 : 679,237.20 = 406,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,824.80/679,237.20 = 406,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,824.80x = 679,237.20 × 406,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,824.80x = 275,884,958,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,884,958,439.36/452,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,253.20

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