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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,138.80, 680,233.35 and 243,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,138.80, 680,233.35 and 243,186.80 is: 365,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,138.80 : 680,233.35 = 243,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,138.80/680,233.35 = 243,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,138.80x = 680,233.35 × 243,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,138.80x = 165,423,771,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,423,771,639.78/453,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,062.03

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