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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,314.80, 679,972.20 and 425,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,314.80, 679,972.20 and 425,321.20 is: 637,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,314.80 : 679,972.20 = 425,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,314.80/679,972.20 = 425,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,314.80x = 679,972.20 × 425,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,314.80x = 289,206,592,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,206,592,070.64/453,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,981.80

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