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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,202.42, 999,352.84 and 452,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,202.42, 999,352.84 and 452,254.13 is: 624,081.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,202.42 : 999,352.84 = 452,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,202.42/999,352.84 = 452,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,202.42x = 999,352.84 × 452,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,202.42x = 451,961,453,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,961,453,306.74/724,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,081.67

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