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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,936.60, 679,404.90 and 228,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,936.60, 679,404.90 and 228,987.80 is: 343,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,936.60 : 679,404.90 = 228,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,936.60/679,404.90 = 228,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,936.60x = 679,404.90 × 228,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,936.60x = 155,575,433,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,575,433,360.22/452,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,481.70

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