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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,754.51, 681,052.59 and 229,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,754.51, 681,052.59 and 229,272.59 is: 344,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,754.51 : 681,052.59 = 229,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,754.51/681,052.59 = 229,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,754.51x = 681,052.59 × 229,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,754.51x = 156,146,692,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,146,692,938.14/453,754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,121.52

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