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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,015.12, 625,485.60 and 317,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,015.12, 625,485.60 and 317,350.08 is: 438,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,015.12 : 625,485.60 = 317,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,015.12/625,485.60 = 317,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,015.12x = 625,485.60 × 317,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,015.12x = 198,497,905,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,497,905,198.85/453,015.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,170.60

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