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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,294.82, 679,257.16 and 303,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,294.82, 679,257.16 and 303,266.53 is: 454,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,294.82 : 679,257.16 = 303,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,294.82/679,257.16 = 303,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,294.82x = 679,257.16 × 303,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,294.82x = 205,995,961,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,995,961,981.76/453,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,441.47

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