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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,558.16, 680,757.62 and 229,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,558.16, 680,757.62 and 229,076.24 is: 343,826.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,558.16 : 680,757.62 = 229,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,558.16/680,757.62 = 229,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,558.16x = 680,757.62 × 229,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,558.16x = 155,945,393,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,945,393,093.67/453,558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,826.67

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