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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,292.08, 678,260.98 and 273,481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,292.08, 678,260.98 and 273,481.80 is: 409,210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,292.08 : 678,260.98 = 273,481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,292.08/678,260.98 = 273,481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,292.08x = 678,260.98 × 273,481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,292.08x = 185,492,033,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,492,033,680.16/453,292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,210.84

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