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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,969.60, 679,452.48 and 116,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,969.60, 679,452.48 and 116,009.60 is: 174,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,969.60 : 679,452.48 = 116,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,969.60/679,452.48 = 116,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,969.60x = 679,452.48 × 116,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,969.60x = 78,823,010,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823,010,423.81/452,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,013.91

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