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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,443.20, 679,581.60 and 275,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,443.20, 679,581.60 and 275,761.60 is: 413,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,443.20 : 679,581.60 = 275,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,443.20/679,581.60 = 275,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,443.20x = 679,581.60 × 275,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,443.20x = 187,402,509,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,402,509,346.56/453,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,287.73

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