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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,468.96, 680,466.33 and 228,846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,468.96, 680,466.33 and 228,846.96 is: 343,403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,468.96 : 680,466.33 = 228,846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,468.96/680,466.33 = 228,846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,468.96x = 680,466.33 × 228,846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,468.96x = 155,722,651,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,722,651,002.86/453,468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,403.11

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