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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,635.55, 680,453.33 and 313,667.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,635.55, 680,453.33 and 313,667.55 is: 470,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,635.55 : 680,453.33 = 313,667.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,635.55/680,453.33 = 313,667.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,635.55x = 680,453.33 × 313,667.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,635.55x = 213,436,127,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,436,127,342.10/453,635.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,501.33

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