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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,397.76, 625,678.80 and 262,407.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,397.76, 625,678.80 and 262,407.32 is: 362,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,397.76 : 625,678.80 = 262,407.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,397.76/625,678.80 = 262,407.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,397.76x = 625,678.80 × 262,407.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,397.76x = 164,182,697,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,182,697,088.82/453,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,116.25

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