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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,429.20, 680,143.80 and 431,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,429.20, 680,143.80 and 431,656.40 is: 647,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,429.20 : 680,143.80 = 431,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,429.20/680,143.80 = 431,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,429.20x = 680,143.80 × 431,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,429.20x = 293,588,424,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,588,424,190.32/453,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,484.60

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