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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,437.20, 680,155.80 and 383,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,437.20, 680,155.80 and 383,453.20 is: 575,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,437.20 : 680,155.80 = 383,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,437.20/680,155.80 = 383,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,437.20x = 680,155.80 × 383,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,437.20x = 260,807,918,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,807,918,008.56/453,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,179.80

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