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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,749.13, 679,874.85 and 263,675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,749.13, 679,874.85 and 263,675.97 is: 395,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,749.13 : 679,874.85 = 263,675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,749.13/679,874.85 = 263,675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,749.13x = 679,874.85 × 263,675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,749.13x = 179,266,660,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,266,660,552.35/453,749.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,078.80

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