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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,878.92, 679,276.44 and 153,325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,878.92, 679,276.44 and 153,325.26 is: 229,973.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,878.92 : 679,276.44 = 153,325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,878.92/679,276.44 = 153,325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,878.92x = 679,276.44 × 153,325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,878.92x = 104,150,236,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,150,236,774.87/452,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,973.69

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