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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,665.80, 680,498.70 and 311,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,665.80, 680,498.70 and 311,948.20 is: 467,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,665.80 : 680,498.70 = 311,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,665.80/680,498.70 = 311,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,665.80x = 680,498.70 × 311,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,665.80x = 212,280,344,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,280,344,567.34/453,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,922.30

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