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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,368.55, 679,492.30 and 228,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,368.55, 679,492.30 and 228,793.24 is: 342,906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,368.55 : 679,492.30 = 228,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,368.55/679,492.30 = 228,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,368.55x = 679,492.30 × 228,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,368.55x = 155,463,244,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,463,244,872.05/453,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,906.99

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