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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,479.70, 680,219.55 and 404,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,479.70, 680,219.55 and 404,490.90 is: 606,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,479.70 : 680,219.55 = 404,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,479.70/680,219.55 = 404,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,479.70x = 680,219.55 × 404,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,479.70x = 275,142,617,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,142,617,977.10/453,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,736.35

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