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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,750.32, 681,046.31 and 229,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,750.32, 681,046.31 and 229,268.40 is: 344,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,750.32 : 681,046.31 = 229,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,750.32/681,046.31 = 229,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,750.32x = 681,046.31 × 229,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,750.32x = 156,142,397,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,142,397,819.60/453,750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,115.23

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