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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,629.70, 680,444.55 and 318,327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,629.70, 680,444.55 and 318,327.30 is: 477,490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,629.70 : 680,444.55 = 318,327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,629.70/680,444.55 = 318,327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,629.70x = 680,444.55 × 318,327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,629.70x = 216,604,076,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,604,076,401.22/453,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,490.95

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