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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,884.08, 679,510.56 and 228,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,884.08, 679,510.56 and 228,309.24 is: 342,556.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,884.08 : 679,510.56 = 228,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,884.08/679,510.56 = 228,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,884.08x = 679,510.56 × 228,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,884.08x = 155,138,539,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,138,539,525.57/452,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,556.84

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