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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,465.18, 680,460.62 and 228,843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,465.18, 680,460.62 and 228,843.18 is: 343,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,465.18 : 680,460.62 = 228,843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,465.18/680,460.62 = 228,843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,465.18x = 680,460.62 × 228,843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,465.18x = 155,718,771,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,718,771,001.36/453,465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,397.42

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