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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,487.70, 680,231.55 and 404,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,487.70, 680,231.55 and 404,498.90 is: 606,748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,487.70 : 680,231.55 = 404,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,487.70/680,231.55 = 404,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,487.70x = 680,231.55 × 404,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,487.70x = 275,152,913,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,152,913,720.30/453,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,748.35

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