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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,449.22, 680,261.31 and 253,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,449.22, 680,261.31 and 253,994.82 is: 381,041.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,449.22 : 680,261.31 = 253,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,449.22/680,261.31 = 253,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,449.22x = 680,261.31 × 253,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,449.22x = 172,782,848,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,782,848,986.41/453,449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,041.23

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