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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,604.94, 679,629.81 and 320,246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,604.94, 679,629.81 and 320,246.54 is: 479,820.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,604.94 : 679,629.81 = 320,246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,604.94/679,629.81 = 320,246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,604.94x = 679,629.81 × 320,246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,604.94x = 217,649,095,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,649,095,133.36/453,604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,820.82

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