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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,829.70, 679,838.10 and 303,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,829.70, 679,838.10 and 303,737.05 is: 456,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,829.70 : 679,838.10 = 303,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,829.70/679,838.10 = 303,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,829.70x = 679,838.10 × 303,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,829.70x = 206,492,018,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,492,018,971.61/452,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,003.70

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