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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,752.58, 679,439.79 and 319,908.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,752.58, 679,439.79 and 319,908.18 is: 479,023.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,752.58 : 679,439.79 = 319,908.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,752.58/679,439.79 = 319,908.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,752.58x = 679,439.79 × 319,908.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,752.58x = 217,358,346,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,358,346,638.48/453,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,023.94

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