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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,530.24, 625,805.68 and 272,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,530.24, 625,805.68 and 272,203.68 is: 375,601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,530.24 : 625,805.68 = 272,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,530.24/625,805.68 = 272,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,530.24x = 625,805.68 × 272,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,530.24x = 170,346,609,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,346,609,060.90/453,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,601.44

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