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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,437.22, 680,243.31 and 253,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,437.22, 680,243.31 and 253,982.82 is: 381,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,437.22 : 680,243.31 = 253,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,437.22/680,243.31 = 253,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,437.22x = 680,243.31 × 253,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,437.22x = 172,770,114,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,770,114,159.93/453,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,023.23

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