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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,922.84, 679,544.64 and 253,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,922.84, 679,544.64 and 253,414.98 is: 380,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,922.84 : 679,544.64 = 253,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,922.84/679,544.64 = 253,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,922.84x = 679,544.64 × 253,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,922.84x = 172,206,791,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,206,791,354.71/452,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,212.20

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