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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,669.60, 680,723.10 and 320,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,669.60, 680,723.10 and 320,262.60 is: 480,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,669.60 : 680,723.10 = 320,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,669.60/680,723.10 = 320,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,669.60x = 680,723.10 × 320,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,669.60x = 218,010,149,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,010,149,886.06/453,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,548.29

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