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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,270.60, 680,429.70 and 243,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,270.60, 680,429.70 and 243,318.60 is: 365,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,270.60 : 680,429.70 = 243,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,270.60/680,429.70 = 243,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,270.60x = 680,429.70 × 243,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,270.60x = 165,561,202,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,561,202,002.42/453,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,259.08

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