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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,023.12, 625,496.64 and 317,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,023.12, 625,496.64 and 317,358.08 is: 438,181.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,023.12 : 625,496.64 = 317,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,023.12/625,496.64 = 317,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,023.12x = 625,496.64 × 317,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,023.12x = 198,506,412,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,506,412,716.85/453,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,181.64

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