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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,012.54, 679,990.89 and 442,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,012.54, 679,990.89 and 442,846.86 is: 664,731.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,012.54 : 679,990.89 = 442,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,012.54/679,990.89 = 442,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,012.54x = 679,990.89 × 442,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,012.54x = 301,131,830,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,131,830,465.11/453,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,731.78

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